3-day courses.

Monasteries at the Cello Academy

Learn, research, explore with professors from the international stage within the beautiful setting of historic Zutphen

JOIN OUR 3-DAYS MONASTERIES

Learn, resarch and explore with experienced, inspiring teachers from the international stage. Join individual lessons, observe the lessons of your peers and integrate your new insights during a final performance in a small circle.

In addition to indications about your playing, we look at the obstacles you notice yourself. From their own experience, the teachers know that the better you learn to recognize these in yourself – and know how to deal with them – the more you can grow on your path as a professional musician.

We study, play and discuss in a beautiful setting that is dedicated to art, in the middle of the old town of Zutphen. We provide a pleasant stay and all your meals.

Enrolling in all courses will offer you a wide range of subjects to explore,

Participate in the annual program or choose the class(es) that suits you best

PRACTICAL NOTES

APPLICATION

Ask any questions via academy@cellowerckenzutphen.nl
Let us know if you are interested – you can sent your application online
We contact you as soon as possible – we are happy to have you on board!
After application we will sent you an invoice. It is possible to pay in installments.

PREPARATION
Share the repertoire that you want to practice in advance. In this way we can guide you on the piano during the course.

WHO CAN APPLY?
Open to 6 cellists – master, post-master and young professionals

CONTRIBUTION

Single Monastery: EUR 300,- (including VAT) – covering all classes, accommodation, and meals,excluding travel costs
Serie of 3 Monsasteries: EUR 750,- (including VAT) – covering all classes, accommodation, and meals,excluding travel costs

Please reach out if the contribution poses a financial challenge for you. In some cases, we can offer a scholarship. Check out the scholarschip conditions >>

WE ARRANGE YOUR STAY IN ZUTPHEN
We arrange accommodations withnearby families close to Dat Bolwerck.
All our meals, including breakfast, lunch, and dinner, will be provided at Dat Bolwerck.

MONASTERIES IN ’23/’24

3-days course

Monastery #1 - with Leonid Gorokhov and Jeroen den Herder

The theme of this course is ‘Virtuosity’ in which we will immerse ourselves in practising etudes and caprices. Leonid Gorokhov and Jeroen den Herder will guide en inspire you this weekend. Hua-Hsuan Lee serves as the collaborative pianist and study coach.

Including an open class on saturday for the Friends of CelloWercken

8 – 10 December ’23

Friday – Sunday

€ 300,-

Leonid Gorokhov

Professor at the Hochschule Für Musik,Theater und Medien in Hannover

As a twelve-year-old boy, Gorokhov entered the Rimsky-Korsakov Conservatory in St. Petersburg. Not long after he came under the guidance of his mentor and coach, Lord Yehudi Menuhin. Gorokhov now shares these experiences with today’s cello talents. As the beloved cello professor at the Hochschule für Musik, Theater und Medien in Hannover, he imparts his profound knowledge and insights about music during his lessons. Furthermore, in these lessons, he intertwines insights that contribute significantly in a mental sense.

3-days course

Monastery #2 - with Viola de Hoog and Jeroen den Herder

The theme of this course is ‘Historically informed’. We regard applied knowledge and practice of classical and baroque music in a way that closely aligns with the historical context. Viola de Hoog and Jeroen den Herder will accompany you this weekend. Hua-Hsuan Lee serves as the collaborative pianist, harpsichordist and study coach.

Including an afternoon with concerts at the homes of Friends of CelloWercken

16 – 18 February ’24

Friday – Sunday

€ 300,-

Viola de Hoog

Honarary professor at the conservatories of Amsterdam, Utrecht and Bremen

Viola de Hoog is a versatile musician whose distinguished international career has predominantly been focused on historically-informed performance. For many years Viola de Hoog was principal cello with Anima Eterna, a position she has also held with Tafelmusik Toronto, the Orchestre Révolutionnaire et Romantique, English Baroque Soloists, the Baroque Orchestra of the Netherlands Bach Society and Concerto Köln: she currently is principal cello with the Kölner Akademie, Nieuwe Philharmonie Utrecht and The King’s Consort.

She has performed Bach’s six cello suites widely, including in Japan, Amsterdam and Paris. She teaches baroque cello and chamber music at the conservatories of Amsterdam, Utrecht and Bremen,

3-days course

Monastery #3 - with Joachim Eijlander and Jeroen den Herder

The theme of this course is ‘How about memory?’ Expect an in-depth exploration of the connection between your mind and body in relation to practice. Joachim Eijlander and Jeroen den Herder will accompany you this weekend. Hua-Hsuan Lee serves as the collaborative pianist and study coach.

Including an open class on saturday for the Friends of CelloWercken

19 – 21 April ’24

Friday – Sunday

€ 300,-

Joachim Eijlander

Professor at the conservatories of Rotterdam and Namur

Joachim connects his music with dancers, visual artists, and scientists in inspiring collaborative performances to inspire a wider audience. As a soloist, Joachim has performed with ensembles such as the National Symphony Orchestra of Ukraine, Lviv Philharmonic Orchestra, Chernihiv Philharmonic Orchestra, Romanian State Philharmonic TirguMures, Csikszereda Chamber Orchestra, and various festival orchestras.

1-days course and presentation

Masterpiece - with Anna Nyffenegger, Paul Handschke and Jeroen den Herder

Get ready for your exam with a one-day masterclass and a concert presentation in front of a panel of experts. Anna Nyffenegger, Paul Handschke and Jeroen den Herder will accompany you. Sander Sittig and Hua-Hsuan Lee serve as collaborative pianist and study coach.

On invitation of the Cello Academy.

beginning of May ’24

No fee

By invitation

CELLO ACADEMY IN DAT BOLWERCK

The Cello Academy is situated in Dat Bolwerck, Zaadmarkt 12. It is a mixture of charming medieval times and modern art, right in the heart of the old town, just a 10-minute walk from the train station.

Have you ever been to Zutphen? If we do say ourselves: it is a delightful little town. With a charming market with cozy cafes and situated along the IJssel river – you can always find a peaceful spot to enjoy the riverbanks.

PROGRAM

The monasteries almost always follow this schedule. We will inform you in advance if there are any changes.

Friday
12:30 Arrival
13:00 Lunch
14:00 Group meeting with Jeroen den Herder on the study topic
15:00 Practice and individual lessons
18:00 Dinner
19:30 Discussion for all about the topic (sent in advance) and studies by Adytia (sentin advance)

Saturday
9:00 Breakfast and meeting with guestteacher
10:00 Individual lessons
13:00 Lunch
14:00 Individual lessons
18:00 Dinner
20:00 Open class for a small audience of Friends of CelloWercken

Sunday
9:30 Breakfast and an walk
11:00 Individual lessons
13:00 Lunch
14:00 Podium, tryout of repertoire (with piano)
15.30 feedback and end