HOPKINSON SMITH

Hopkinson Smith has been called the most moving of present day lutenists...he approaches the lute's universe with a musicality which goes far beyond the seemingly limited voice of his instrument. We invite you to explore on this website the magic of his lute and its music.

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Masterclass in Interpretation and Technique


  • Musik Akademie der Stadt Basel - Kleiner Saal and Akademiezimmer 6 Leonhardsstrasse Basel, BS, 4051 Switzerland (map)

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

Contribution towards costs:

Actively playing participants (max. 8): 180 CHF participants, viewing and discussing: 80 CHF. Students enrolled at the Schola Cantorum Basiliensis or other institutes of the Hochschule für Musik / FHNW can ask for their fees to be waived.

The two-day masterclass is aimed at a wide range of musicians and music students in Switzerland and abroad and is especially intended for

1) players of all plucked instruments, ancient and modern, playing repertoires of their choice;

2) violinists and cellists playing Bach solo works;

3) other interested instrumentalists and singers.

Register here for the Masterclass

Registration until 10 November 2021 via .pdf to: scb-veranstaltungen.mab@fhnw.ch