Workshops Ensemble Playing with Natural Brass

Performing music from the 17th and 18th century, one can discuss a lot about when and where which strings, bows, reeds, fingerings, postures, mouth pieces etcetera were used. 

Two things are clear though: Brass Instruments were Natural Brass Instruments and Natural Trumpets were representing God and The King. 

So, I think it makes sense for all instrumentalists, to search for a sound, intonation, phrasing etcetera that fits with these important instruments.

In the workshops Mike Diprose and I organise, you can work on finding these new ways of making music and experience playing in ensemble with natutal brass.

Here you can read a lot about the difference between Historical Natural Brass Instruments and the "Baroque" instruments, nowadays used in most Early Music Orchestras and Ensembles.

Reports from past workshops and information about upcoming Workshops will be published soon.