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THE GENIUS OF BACH

Friday 9^th – Monday 12^th June 2005

Sheafhayne Manor, Yarcombe, Honiton, Devon

 

Friday

5.00     Assemble and welcome

7.30          Dinner

After dinner     

Trio and Duo Sonatas

 

Saturday

8.15          Breakfast

9.30     Brandenburg Concerto No. 5

10.45  Coffee

‘Christ Lag in Todesbanden’, Cantata, BWV4

12.30  Lunch

4.00     Tea

4.30     A programme of organ music

7.30     Dinner

9.30          A selection of sonatas and partitas for violin, cello and keyboard 

 

Sunday

8.15     Breakfast

9.30     St John Passion (1)

10.45  Coffee

11.15      St John Passion (2)

12.30   Lunch

2.15     Violin Concerto in A minor; Suite No. 2;

Harpsichord Concerto in F minor; Suite No. 4

3.45     Tea

 

For those wishing to depart on Monday, a buffet supper and overnight accommodation will also be available on Sunday for a nominal extra charge.  

 

THE HOUSE

Sheafhayne Manor is a Grade II listed Elizabethan manor house, commanding superb views across the East Devon countryside. Originally a medieval hall, it later became the hunting lodge of Sir Francis Drake. The house has recently been extensively and lovingly refurbished, so that modern facilities (including mostly en suite accommodation) have been combined with the original features. The Tudor panelling, flagstones, mullioned windows, old oak floorboards and doors remain in fine condition, and give the house a special atmosphere.

 

THE COURSE

The Protestant religion was the basis of Bach's creative life at every stage of his career. Its influence on his art was both stimulating and pervasive, not simply because of the large number of compositions it generated, such as the cantatas and organ music, but because of the many and subtle links between these works and his instrumental pieces. To many listeners, Bach's music is supreme. Wagner, for instance, called it 'the most stupendous miracle in all music'. Our weekend will explore aspects of Bach's life and creative achievement. 

The weekend is designed as an informal house party. Guests need only the ability to enjoy music; no technical knowledge will be required.

 

Terry Barfoot writes widely on music for Britain’s leading journals, orchestras, festivals and record companies. He lectures at venues throughout the country and is Publications Consultant to the Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra.

 

Course members will arrive on Friday at 5pm and depart after tea on Sunday. However, for those wishing to depart on Monday, a buffet supper and overnight accommodation will also be available on Sunday for a nominal extra charge. Arts in Residence offers an excellent cuisine including a four course dinner with wine and a traditional Sunday lunch.

 

Cost: £255.00 to include all meals, wine, beverages, course fees and accommodation. 

Booking: Arts in Residence, 25, Mulberry Lane, Cosham, Portsmouth, PO6 2QU.

£50.00 per person deposit with booking. 

Enquiries: 02392 383356

www.artsinresidence.co.uk

This page last updated 3rd January 2006