On November 27th & 28th, 2021, the Schola Cantorum Basiliensis is hosting a Masterclass in Interpretation and Technique with Hopkinson Smith. The two-day masterclass is aimed at a wide range of musicians and music students in Switzerland and abroad and is especially intended for

  • players of all plucked instruments, ancient and modern playing repertoires of their choice;
  • violinists and cellists playing Bach solo works;
  • other interested instrumentalists and singers.

The masterclass on interpretation and technique will focus on showing how logic can join with musicality, gesture and sensitivity in bringing some magic to the versions of the repertoires studied.

Additional dates: 15/16 Jan 2022; 14/15 May 2022

Registration is open until November 10th. Please see the Schola Cantorum Basiliensis website for details.