The Corciano String Quartet Retreat will be an opportunity for chamber ensembles of any level to deepen their playing with a week of one on one coaching with London's esteemed Fitzwilliam String Quartet in one of Italy's most beautiful hill-towns in an informal, family-style atmosphere. It is an opportunity for quartets to get away from it all and perhaps go just that little bit deeper as a group, musically and personally. Coaching will be provided by the members of the world-class Fitzwilliam String Quartet, who are ready to meet your ensemble at whatever level you currently play, and work with you in a relaxed and informal atmosphere. We welcome professional, student and amateur players. It is organized jointly by the Fitzwilliam Quartet, Filippo Protani Liutaio, and the Comune of Corciano.
During the week ensembles will spend the mornings playing together under the coaching of Lucy Russell, Colin Scobie, Alan George and Heather Tauch. Sessions will be tailored to meet the needs of your ensemble- there is no set repertoire. Each ensemble will have their own practice room provided by the Comune of Corciano, in their historic seat. Afternoons will be free for individual or group practice, individual lessons with members of the Fitzwilliam Quartet, or to relax in the piazza over a cup of coffee or an ice cream. As Corciano is situated near a variety of places of interest such as Assisi, Perugia, Lago Trasimeno, Siena and the Apennines, the afternoons are also an ideal time to explore the area. If there is sufficient interest, we will organize two guided afternoon excursions to neighbouring places of interest. But, if you venture out, be sure to get back in time for the tea-time lecture; an informal session to be given each day over a hot cuppa on topics ranging from music history, violin making, and playing technique.
The week will also feature a welcoming concert by the Fitzwilliam Quartet and a closing concert in which all are invited to take part.
Participants will have the chance to become part of life in the village of Corciano, an ancient hill-town in the heart of Umbria, living for a week in the historic centre. Accommodation is provided by the residents of Corciano in a variety of independent flats and B&B style.
This part of Italy is extremely proud of its rustic culinary tradition based on the olive groves, vineyards and forests that cover the surrounding hills. Participants will taste that tradition in the meals durning the retreat, which will be provided by Il Convento, a typical Umbrian restaurant in Corciano’s restored 13th century Franciscan monastery. The medieval walls that once defended citizens’ pilgrims on their way to Assisi and merchants traveling between Perugia and Lago Trasimeno, now shelter a vibrant community, proud of their history and of the arts.
For more info see: www.corcianostringquartetretreat.org
or contact us at: laura@protaniviolins.com