Workshop La Semaine Fantastique

During the build-up to the concert by Jos van Immerseel and his Anima Eterna on Thursday 7th October 2010, which includes Berlioz' 'Symphonie Fantastique', soloists of the orchestra and students at the Antwerp Conservatory will come together for an intensive workshop on historical instruments that will last for several days. Over the years the Anima Eterna strings and wind instruments have built up a great deal of expertise in playing 'authentic music' in which the spirit of the composer's era is carefully reconstructed. With a respect for both the correct performance of the musical notation and for historical instruments, using the concert pitch and playing techniques of the time. As far as the Romantic repertoire is concerned, Anima Eterna continues to be a pioneer in dismantling the traditional approach. They here share their experience with the students and their teachers. On the first two days the programme will consist of intensive instrumental workshops. This will be followed by students engaging in practical experience of rehearsals and the 'Symphonie Fantastique' concert. The first week on the new arts campus will definitely be a 'semaine fantastique' for Antwerp Conservatory students!