VQ Discovery: 23/24 Season

 

We are delighted to announce our new VQDiscovery courses for 23/24 Seasons. We present a survey of three wonderful quartets: Beethoven Op.127 (November/December), Haydn Emperor (February/March) and Bartok no.6 (May/June).

Our unique online course is for amateurs who love to study their music in greater depth and want to explore the art of string quartet playing. There is no need for a pre-formed group as you will be studying and discussing the music with like-minded colleagues across the UK and abroad. 

Our course includes a series of online sessions with the members of the Villiers Quartet, giving you an opportunity to explore these works with us. These include instrumental sectionals, behind-the-scenes discussions with the VQ on quartet technique, a special guest lecture, historical recordings listening survey, and a play-along finale with the VQ. We also include the following preparation materials: VQ’s marked parts with fingerings and bowing suggestions, exclusive “play-along” tracks to practice your part, and a set of VQ practice segments videos. Together with the Villiers Quartet, you will unpack some of the challenges of each work and improve your understanding of the music.

Throughout these courses, you’ll have special access to the VQ for guidance, Q&A sessions, and overall musical camaraderie. You’ll enjoy our sectionals and see the music from the four different corners of the rehearsal room, and you’ll get to know each player in the VQ as part of our fabulous VQDiscovery community.

 

VQ Discovery 23/24 Season

ONLINE COURSE DATES – 4 weeks online course

November 15 – December 10

Beethoven  – String Quartet Op.127

 

 

Schedule of Events

*Note: Schedule may be subject to change.
**All the sessions are recorded and will be available for catch up on Youtube from the next day

VQ Discovery Haydn Emperor   – Course Timetable

Week 1 – Mvmt 1

Sunday, February 25

6pm  Welcome & VQ Chat

Grab your early evening drink and bring your score as we discuss rehearsal ideas and share the VQ’s decision-making.  We will listen to some recordings together and address any questions you might have.

Monday, February 26

Practice Videos

These video-based sessions are to enhance your practice of each mvmt. Rather than working through the whole mvmt, in these videos, the member of the VQ will highlight the trickiest passages and give you ways to practice. The sessions will be delivered via Youtube.

Wednesday  & Friday Sectionals

Sectionals will work through each movement.  Throughout the course, we will also address some basic issues such as stroke, intonation, vibrato, harmony, etc.

Wednesday, February 28, 5pm Violin 2 Sectional with Tamaki

Wednesaday, February 28, 6pm Violin 1 Sectional with Katie

Friday, March 1, 5-5:30pm : Group Harmony Session with Leo 

                               5:30 – 6:15pm : Cello Sectional with Leo

                              6:15 – 7pm : Viola Sectional with Carmen

Saturday, March 2

Play-Along Rehearsal (via Youtube)

Week 2 – Mvmt 2

Sunday, March 3

6pm  VQ Chat

Monday, March 4  

Practice videos

Thursday & Friday Sectionals

Thursday, March 7, 5- 5:30pm : Scale and Intonation Session with Tamaki

                5:30 – 6:15pm: Violin2 sectional with Tamaki

                6:15- 7pm: Cello Sectional with Leo

Friday,March 8 5pm: Violin1 Sectional with Katie

                             6pm: Viola Sectional with Carmen

Saturday, March 9

Play-Along Rehearsal (via Youtube)

Week 3 – Mvmt 3

Sunday, March 10

6pm  VQ Chat

Monday, March 11

Practice Videos

Thursday & Friday Sectionals

Thursday, March 14, 5- 5:30pm: Group Interpretation Session with Carmen

                   5:30 -6:15pm: Viola Sectional with Carmen

                  6:15 -7pm Violin 2 Sectional with Tamaki

Friday, March 15, 5pm Violin1 Sectional with Katie

                                 6pm Cello Sectional with Leo

Saturday, March 16

Play-Along Rehearsal (via Youtube)

Week 4 – Mvmt 4

Sunday, March 17

6pm  VQ Chat

Practice Videos

Monday & Thursday – Sectionals and Guest Lecture 

Monday, March 18, 5pm Violin1 Sectional with Katie

                                    6pm Violin2 Sectional with Tamaki

                                    7:15-8:15pm: Guest Lecture with Catherine Manson ( London Haydn Quartet)

Thursday, March 21, 5pm Viola Sectional with Carmen

                                      6pm Cello Sectional with Leo

Saturday, March 23

Play-Along Rehearsal (via Youtube)

Sunday, March 24

6pm Final Play- Along Haydn Emperor

Bring your instrument and join us in the grand finale of the course – playing through the whole quartet.

6:30pm Wine & Chat

Log into zoom and let’s unwind with a coffee, chat about all things music and Beethoven.

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