Ben Zander is a visionary, playing the Dvorak cello concerto with him was like hearing it for the first time.” Yo-Yo Ma “These fortunate young people will experience an intense musical and emotional engagement, which will remain with them for a lifetime.” Sir Simon Rattle (June 2012) The Conductor of the Boston Philharmonic Orchestra Benjamin Zander ‘The Art of Possibility’ Workshops in the interpretation and performance of music for musicians and listeners Sunday 12th to Thursday 16th August 2012 Sunday 12th August 3pm - introduction & tea party Monday 13th to Wednesday 15th 10am to 5pm each day Thursday 16th August 10am to 1pm King's Hall, Newcastle University, Armstrong Building Newcastle upon Tyne, NE1 7RU For further information and to register:
[email protected] www.avisonensemble.com Tel: 0191 226 0799 “What we play is life” Louis Armstrong Music workshops with Benjamin Zander A series of fascinating and enlightening workshops illustrating the ‘hidden language’ of music and the impact of its use on both performers and listeners Interpretation: Finding the key • Impulses • Direction • What belongs to what? • Tempo • Rubato • The Shenker Principle • Character • Full self expression • Revealing the human soul Discover what makes a masterful performance Understand what makes a performance BORING! (and how to avoid it!) Whether you are a player, student or listener – come and discover new possibilities in music for yourself • Allow music to powerfully penetrate your life • Understand how music works; listen to it with new ears • Learn the relationship of music to life These workshops are informative, entertaining and can be powerfully moving experiences for both audience and performers alike Benjamin Zander is the conductor of the Boston Philharmonic Orchestra.