A Masterclass in Baroque Music with Rachel Brown

Saturday, January 23, 2010
3:00 pm – 6:00 pm

Yamaha Piano Salon, 689 Fifth Avenue
(entrance on 54th Street between Fifth and Madison Avenues)

Best known for her moving and virtuosic performances on a wide range of flutes and recorders, Rachel Brown is an acknowledged authority on historical performance practice, an inspirational teacher, and an entertaining and illuminating speaker. Author of The Early Flute: A Practical Guide (Cambridge University Press), she is currently professor of baroque flute at the Royal College of Music. Players of modern or historic instruments are invited to apply. Piano accompaniment will be provided; performers on historic instruments should select unaccompanied repertoire.

Only four flutists will be chosen to perform; minimum age: 16. Prospective participants must send a CD or cassette tape of two contrasting movements of a piece by an 18th-century composer with the application form below. Applications must be postmarked by January 11, 2010. Auditors are welcome. Space is limited, so advance registration is encouraged.

Fee: $80 to perform, $25 to audit

For more information on the class, contact Don Hulbert at don.hulbert@verizon.net or 646-326-8951

Don't delay! Space is limited! To apply, download the brochure and application form (PDF, requires Adobe Reader).

See also: Rachel Brown Concert