October 6, 2004

The Schedule

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Chamber Music in Tuscany

With the Felici Trio, June 4-18, 2005

Two weeks of chamber music coached by the Felici Trio at the historic Castle of Montalto, in one of the loveliest parts of the Chianti area of Tuscany.

Faculty

The Felici Piano Trio, founded in 1994, has performed over 300 concerts in Europe, South America and the U.S. Its members, pianist Paulina Zamora, violinist Rebecca Hang, and cellist Brian Schuldt, are prize winners of the Chautauqua, Yellow Springs, and Osaka competitions. Praised for impeccable ensemble, astute interpretations and joyous music making, the Trio exhilarates audiences with dynamic and polished performances, accompanied by engaging background commentary. Felici has presented the Sierra Chamber Ensemble Workshop in Mammoth Lakes, CA, since 2000.

Included in the Montalto package: Lodging at the castle, breakfast daily, 12 lunches, welcome dinner, farewell feast

Not included: Airfare to Italy, transportation within Italy

Cost

Montalto package: €1500 (euro 1500) for double occupancy, €2000 for single occupancy

Tuition (players only): $650

Also available at an extra charge: Art history tours, Italian lessons, Cooking lessons

This workshop is limited to a maximum of 16-string players and two pianists. Non-players are welcome as space allows. Applications will be accepted until November 15, 2004.

Acceptances (based on balance of players) will be sent by November 21, 2004. To inquire or apply, please contact Tina Kun, cmkun@comcast.net or Tel: 415-388-2738. For information on the music workshop, contact Brian Schuldt, e-mail Felici@aol.com , Tel. 760-934-7015.

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Reading Session

Master Sinfonia is hosting a sight-reading session for Mahler's 7th Symphony on Dec. 2nd at 7:30 p.m. in Los Altos. For more info, contact: Kathryn Barnard, woodwinds (kathrynbar@aol.com); John Burton, brass (jburton@exponent.com), David Ramadanoff, percussion (ramcondu@pacbell.net) or Jane Johnson, strings (JaneTroyJohnson@earthlink.net).

This is a Web version of text from the newsletter "Redwood Symphony Notepad" which is distributed to members of the Redwood Symphony at rehearsals. The newsletter and this online version are edited by George Yefchak.

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