with Codarts in that position for many years and has now secured a position at the Robert Schumann Hochschule Düsseldorf. Shuann Chai not only brings with her a broad knowledge of the major piano [...] Steinway and Yamaha) have recently been renewed and there is both a Yamaha Enspire disklavier and a Steinway Spirio | r present. There are monthly joint group lessons and 'informed practice' sessions, and master classes are organised regularly. A wide range of styles and roles (accompanying, chamber music, solo, orchestral musician) are covered in the curriculum so that students
over the jury with an impressive performance that convincingly told a story. Main sponsor Nedspice has made a sum of €3,000 available for the winner, which is intended to give young jazz talent a push in [...] the international jazz scene. In the past, the prize proved to be a great stepping stone for a number of successful jazz musicians, including Jan van Duikeren, Bart Wirtz, Louk Boudesteijn, Rik Kraak
skills and musical expression. In this way, participants discovered a new approach to rehearsing and playing together. After the workshops, a presentation concert took place at 12:30. The brass ensemble opened with a performance, followed by a concert of the saxophone class. Next, the 45-piece fanfare took over, performing original fanfare music by
of that. And one thing is indispensable: the story. "If you want a student to feel a deep connection with the music, you always have to tell the story", Mutlu explains. "Who wrote it? And above all: why?" Lilian offers a concrete example: in some Brazilian traditions, a melody sounds cheerful while the lyrics are about loss or death. "So you sing it [...] communal singing, there is no stage. People sing and play around a large table and everyone takes part. "Once I stood next to a woman who was screeching terribly out of tune right in my ear. But we
voor de Kunsten’ and the Erasmus University Rotterdam signed a declaration of intent to achieve their ambition on 20 January 2022. The arts institution will be a new entity linked to both Rotterdam [...] with the aid of art and science – we have learned that there is a great need for such a large umbrella educational institution”, says Jeroen Chabot, Dean of the Willem de Kooning Academy. In addition [...] , Culture and Tourism for the City of Rotterdam. “This will be a vibrant, creative hub where energy, creativity and young talent can come together. It is a fine development for Rotterdam-Zuid: it
traditions from various parts of the world. This pioneering effort set a new standard, and over the years, Codarts has distinguished itself internationally through this department. Reclaiming a pioneering [...] a world that increasingly requires connection through music. Proud of our alumni Our pride in the World Music department is further [...] programme Podium Klassiek. She shared her admiration for Codarts as a unique place in the music world: "A place that changed my life. Nowhere else in the world is world music taken as seriously as classical
diversity is not only an artistic theme within the programme, but a structural and defining principle embedded throughout the curriculum. The panel concludes that Codarts offers an integrated Master’s [...] Global Musics is highlighted as a fully embedded and conceptually strengthened component of the programme. The international composition of the student body and the [...] position within Dutch and international higher music education as a conservatoire where diverse musical traditions do not simply coexist, but actively interact and inform one another.
, teachers, alumni and staff are involved to make this huge event a great success. Think of working as a stand-in, playing for the delegations in the official side event, or simply being a Eurovision
how artificial intelligence influences the creative process. At a time when AI increasingly plays a role in composing, producing and performing music, this week is dedicated entirely to experimentation [...] Wijngaarden, Assistant Professor at Erasmus University Rotterdam, gave a talk on the impact of AI on creative careers. Wednesday features a live performance by drummer Hans Eijkenaar and his project AI [...] which student teams present their ideas, concepts and prototypes to a jury of Codarts faculty members and AI experts. With The Human Algo-Rhythm, Codarts explores how technology not only presents new
first note. Lavish made contact with the audience and performed a wide range of sounds. " Main sponsor Nedspice provided €3.000 for the winner, which is meant to give young jazz talent a push in the [...] the international professional circuit. The prize has proven to be a great stepping stone for a number of successful jazz musicians in the past, including Jan van Duikeren, Bart Wirtz, Louk Boudesteijn
