Practicing continuo accompaniment alone is almost impossible, for this improvisatory art relies on instant responses to shared musical gestures and impulses between fellow musicians. In this time of distancing and isolation, rather than to mourn the loss of that communication, we can prepare for a better day by strengthening foundations, gaining techniques and skills, and amassing new ideas. This lecture will address these issues through hands-on demonstration of historical theory and contemporary knowledge, creating a regular practice that each player may use in order to be better ready for that day that we can—once again—play music together.
The Baroque, Medieval/Renaissance, and Recorder Workshops will hold online sessions in May and June. Information is currently available for the May classes, and will be available in mid-May for the June classes. https://sfems.org/sfems-workshops/virtual-sessions/