‘O What Evil is War’ – War and Peace in 17th Century Germany
Tutor: Gawain Glenton
Fulwood Methodist Church, Preston
VOICES & INSTRUMENTS
A workshop exploring music written during the Thirty Years War (1618-1648) composed by German-speaking musicians directly affected by the conflict. Then as now, anti-war sentiment found an outlet in music, with beautifully poignant songs of loss, anguish and thanksgiving for peace being set to music by composers such as: Heinrich Schütz, Melchior Franck, Johann Staden and Sigmund Theophil Staden. In this time of continuing conflict this music reminds us that the brutality of war – and the simple human response to it – remains unchanged from that day to this.
We welcome back acclaimed cornettist and choral conductor Gawain Glenton to run this workshop which will be suitable for all voices plus cornetts, sackbuts and dulcians, as well as strings of both viol and violin families. Other reeds such as shawms and racketts can also be accommodated. Recorders can be accommodated but players must also be prepared to sing or play another instrument. Pitch A=440
TIMETABLE
10.00 arrival and registration
10.30 first session
12.45 lunch break (bring your own or there is a Co-op but no eateries particularly nearby)
14.00 workshop resumes (there will be a short tea break (please bring a mug))
17.00 conclusion
See also
Workshop Report – 20 April 2024, Preston
On 20 April 2024 in Preston, we held a workshop on 17th century German music with Gawain Glenton as tutor. The program included music by composers such as Melchior Franck, Sigmund Theophil Staden, Andreas Hammerschmidt, Andreas Berger, Michael Praetorius, and Heinrich Schutz. As well as plenty of playing lots of wonderful music in choirs or…
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