Early Music

Dear Friends of the Neuburg Summer Academy for Early Music,

From August 9 to 14, 2027, Neuburg's beautiful old town will once again be immersed in the music of the Renaissance and early Baroque. This year, we would like to explore the rich musical life of Bavaria in the 16th and 17th centuries – and fill the charming summer residence town with the historical sounds of this era.

Once again, we have been able to assemble an outstanding team of internationally renowned musicians for the Summer Academy. At the instructors' concert on August 10, they will be heard performing together. A particular highlight is the finale of the Biagio Marini Competition on August 11: here, ambitious young ensembles dedicated entirely to early music will present themselves. With the traditional closing concert on Saturday, August 14, we will conclude the Summer Academy together in a resounding musical celebration.

We can look forward to a spirited week full of music!

Markus Bartholomé

Artistic Director, Early Music

GENERAL INFORMATION ABOUT THE COURSES

The courses are designed for professional musicians, music students, music school teachers, school music teachers, as well as advanced music students who wish to gain experience in historically informed performance practice.

Individual instruction takes place in the morning in the respective classes. In the afternoons, the focus is on making music together in consorts or other ensembles under the guidance of the instructors. The specific repertoire will be agreed upon in advance in the individual courses.

Notes on Pitch

During the 16th and 17th centuries, music was performed at various pitch levels – sometimes even simultaneously. Please therefore pay attention to the respective course descriptions and bring, if possible, instruments at different pitch levels (415, 440, and 465 Hz).