Nicola Benedetti and the Benedetti Foundation present the return of the Baroque Virtual Sessions

The Virtual Sessions provide musicians of all ages and stages with inspirational and consistent online tuition over a short, focused period. The Sessions break down musical, societal and cultural barriers as people come together from across the world to prepare towards a final activity that showcases the learning and celebrates our global musical community.

The Baroque Virtual Sessions return from 2 – 13 October with live online sessions on Saturday 7 & Sunday 8 October.

Led by a team of internationally acclaimed specialists, this year’s Guest Artists will include Steven Devine (keyboard); Thomas Dunford and Elizabeth Kenny (lute); Margaret Faultless and Alina Ibragimova (violin) and David Watkin (cello).

The Sessions are open to participants of all ages and stages and will take place in two parts:

Baroque Bites: Join in on social media

Baroque Bites will feature short participation and information videos that will be released daily from the Baroque experts across our social media platforms. The videos will also be hosted on the Benedetti Foundation website.

Meet the Experts: Saturday 7 and Sunday 8 October (c.2-6pm UK Time)

Presented by Head of Creative Learning, Lucy Drever, our Baroque Guest Artists will lead a weekend of invigorating discussions and in depth exploration of the world of baroque music. Participants may join as many sessions as they wish, and all sessions will be recorded and will be available to watch back within three months.

The final weekend schedule will be announced in early September.

Participation Fee: £15 with full bursaries available. Please tick the box on the registration form.

Register by 5 October to receive access to ‘Meet the Experts’

Calling Early Career Baroque Violinists: Benedetti Baroque Orchestra Competition

As part of the Baroque Virtual Sessions, Nicola Benedetti, The Benedetti Foundation and global music agency Askonas Holt are offering the opportunity for an early career baroque violinist to win a place with the Benedetti Baroque Orchestra as a member of the orchestra on its inaugural tour of Asia in 2024.

Click here for full information on the Benedetti Baroque Orchestra Competition.

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