Master Class
From September 7 to 9, 2022

application deadline: 15.08.2022

Program:

Improvisation and repertoire: the students will be able to present the works of their choice from the 16th to the 21st century. All repertoires can be addressed

It is also possible to focus on improvisation to develop skills in harmony, counterpoint, and style.

Improvisation on silent film may also be offered.

Organs:

– Abbey Basilica – Kuhn Organ, 1950
3 manuals, 72 stops, mechanical action with Barker machine
Orgeldetails – Orgelbau Kuhn AG
– Saint-Sigismond Church – Kuhn organ, 2001
2 manuals, 27 stops, mechanical action.
Orgeldetails – Orgelbau Kuhn AG

Master Class with:

Thomas kientz

Swiss

Titular organist of the Abbey of Saint-Maurice and teacher of organ improvisation at the Haute École de Musique (HEMU) in Lausanne.

Thomas Ospital

France

Organist of the great organ of Saint-Eustache, Paris. Professor at the Conservatoire National Supérieur de Musique de Paris.

Fees:

This master class is intended for professional organists, conservatory, and Hautes Écoles students wishing to improve their skills and prepare programs for competitions or concerts.

Price for active students: CHF 280.-

Price for auditors: CHF 100.-

Other :

Lodging:

Maison Panisset:
Located in Saint-Maurice, this house can accommodate 8 people (active students in priority). Cost: CHF 35 per night, breakfast included.

– Other possibilities of accommodation in the area:

• Hôtellerie Franciscaine
Hôtel de la Dent-du-Midi
Grand Hôtel des Bains de Lavey (Lavey-les-Bains, 3km from the Abbey)

Registration for the master class

Last Name*

First Name*

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Type of registration*
Active student : 280 CHFAuditor : 100 CHF

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* Payment : Each registration is subject to an invoice. The invoice must be paid within ten days of receipt. Financial arrangements can be made upon request. However, the full amount of the invoice must be paid by the registration deadline. In case of late registration, i.e., after the deadline, the invoice amount must be paid in full within five days after receipt of the invoice (but at the latest before the first day of the session). The registration fee does not include accommodation or food and beverage expenses. These costs will be covered directly by each participant.

Master ClassFrom September 7 to 9, 2022