lutes, theorbo and basso continuo

The three-year first cycle is the foundation for learning to be a performer and leads to the DNSPM. The teachers, exceptional artists and teachers, guide the students in the development of their practice and their relationship with their instrument. At the end of their studies, students reach a professional level and can perform in a wide range of fields, from solo to orchestral and chamber music. The wide range of fields explored means that they are able to tackle all repertoires, from baroque to contemporary.

Instrumental lessons, which make up a large part of the training, play a central role, enabling each student to develop and express his or her artistic sensibilities. In order to train artists who are open to the world, this teaching takes a broad perspective, combining theoretical aspects (musical training, analysis, history of music) with practical aspects (chamber music and orchestra). Various options can be added to this general curriculum to meet individual aspirations, always with a view to training well-rounded, fulfilled artists. Seminars, lectures and master classes are regularly offered on a wide variety of themes. Performers who so wish can also complete their studies by taking the DE (teacher training) course, or the joint course with Sorbonne University leading to a degree in music and musicology.

Lasting two years, the second cycle offers performers the opportunity to achieve the highest standards in the practice of their art, with autonomy and a critical sense. Through intensive individual and group practice, students are helped to assert and express their artistic personality. The field of exploration is particularly wide-ranging, enabling each student to forge his or her own repertoire, whether as a soloist, chamber musician or orchestral player. The end-of-year recital, the high point of the course, gives each student the opportunity to develop and perform his or her own programme in public. By the end of the course, artists will have the resources they need to continue their development in complete autonomy. The acquisition of essential tools and skills for managing a career and projects is designed to facilitate their professional development.

Orchestral training is also offered through orchestral sessions conducted by guest conductors from the professional world. There is also an introduction to research, including the acquisition of methodology (first year) and personal study work (second year). Various options can be added to this general curriculum, to meet the aspirations of each student, always with a view to training complete and fulfilled artists.

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Objectives and content
^1st upper cycle

- Study of musical styles from 1500 to 1800 through solo repertoire, accompaniment and improvisation.

- Preparation for entry into professional life based on practice of the basso continuo.

- Awareness of the professional context.

- During the first two years, work covers the entire repertoire.

- Practice of various basic techniques (inner thumb, outer thumb and index finger)

and two or more instruments tuned very differently.

- In the^3rd year, the emphasis is on one instrument, capable of playing the basso continuo (Theorbo, Archlute, Lute with 11 or 13 courses, Baroque Guitar).

^2nd advanced cycle

Development of artistic personality ;

Ability to design and perform a recital independently;

Ability to develop and express reflections on one's artistic practice.

Development of the ability to enter professional life.

Research and approach to a broad and personalised repertoire;

Development of a considered and autonomous artistic practice.
Assessment terms and conditions

^1st higher cycle

Examinations

At the end of the 1st year:

- a set of works or excerpts from works chosen by the jury from a 30-minute programme drawn from the repertoire worked on by the student during the year. This programme must be submitted to the Head of Department at least three weeks before the examination.

- a deciphering of a continuo.

Duration: approximately 20 minutes.

At the end of the^2nd year:

- a set of works or excerpts from works chosen by the jury from a 40-minute programme drawn from the repertoire worked on by the student during the year. This programme must be submitted to the Head of Department at least three weeks before the examination and must be divided equally between solo repertoire and basso continuo repertoire.

- a deciphering of a basso continuo.

Duration: approximately 25 minutes.

DNSPM final examination

Public examination - Duration: 30 minutes maximum

- a compulsory work; posted 6 weeks before the examination date ;

- a programme chosen with the teacher from the repertoire worked on by the student during the year. This programme must be submitted to the Head of Department at least three weeks before the examination;

- basso continuo (duration: 15 minutes maximum):

A programme of the student's choice. This programme, prepared with the teacher, must be submitted to the department head at least three weeks before the examination. The student is responsible for bringing together his or her partners and organising prior rehearsals.

The^1st cycle certificate for lute, theorbo and basso continuo is awarded to students who have passed the DNSPM final examination.

The grade of the certificate is that awarded by the jury at the end of the DNSPM final examination.

Awards

Examinations: Mention Très Bien, Bien, Assez Bien or radiation.

DNSPM final exam: Pass with honours or failure.

^2nd higher cycle

^1st year recital (not open to the public) :

The student will play at least two instruments from among the early lutes and guitars (from 1500 to 1800).

The programme, to be chosen by the student, will last 40 minutes and will consist of approximately 25 minutes of solo repertoire, including at least 10 minutes of baroque or renaissance lute, and approximately 15 minutes of basso continuo, with the aim of achieving the best possible balance between different styles and musical forms.

Students may present an ensemble work in which they do not play basso continuo and/or a work from the ^20th century.

NB: The order in which the pieces are performed is left to the choice of the student, who will also be assessed on the composition and balance of the programme, which must include a sufficiently wide range of styles.

^2nd year recital (public) :

A free recital, lasting no more than 50 minutes, including at least 20 minutes of solo repertoire and at least 20 minutes of basso continuo (see specific technical sheet).

The Lute, Theorbo and Basso continuo Prize is awarded to the student who obtains an award in each of the 2^2nd cycle recitals.

The lute, theorbo and basso continuo prize is awarded by the jury for the free recital in the^2nd year of the^2nd cycle.
Duration of studies
throughout the course
Reward
Validated
Erasmus
Yes

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Monica PUSTILNIK

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