Billorgues, Unique Harp Experience
You are a harpist and strive to get to the next level of playing? Make it easier, eliminate difficulties and get incomparable inspiration with the help of a legendary musician Alexander Boldachev
You want to treat yourself with the best retreat while mastering your harp playing? Enjoy a week in a French chateau in the company of the world appreciated and acknowledged harp star Alexander Boldachev.
Your child dreams of becoming a harpist? Give them the best experience ever - a week with the professional genius harpist Alexander Boldachev
Live the experience of a unique Music Festival, which includes inspiration and motivation through Alexander Boldachev’s concerts and getting the real-life backstage experience!
Session July 8 - 15 2024
Relish the harp: Enjoy, Study, Develop
All levels welcome to apply, strictly limited number of participants (up to 12 people, age limit may be applied based on group list).
Schedule:
Arrival in Billorgues in the afternoon Monday July 8
First day of class Tuesday July 9
Student concert Sunday July 14
Departure in the morning from Billorgues Monday July 15
Objectives :
Overcoming harp technique difficulties
Learning musical aspects
Getting motivation
Preparing for auditions and exams
Program :
Everyday lessons with Alexander Boldachev
Harp: position and exercises
Harp: essential points in history
Creativity: Special effects, Improvisation and Composition
Creativity: Stage presence
Overcoming harp technique difficulties
Understanding musical aspects
Session July 15 - 22 2024
Master of the harp: Perfection, Inspiration, Evolution
Requirements: 14+ years old, music education/professional. Strictly limited number of participants- up to 12 people
Program :
Everyday lessons with Alexander Boldachev
Orchestra: auditions, excerpts, performance
Competitions: ARD, ISRAEL, USAIHC
Work: Chamber, Solo, Arranging, Composing
Career: tips and tricks
Schedule:
Arrival in the afternoon in Billorgues Monday July 15
First day of class Tuesday July 16
Student concert Sunday July 21
Departure in the morning from Billorgues Monday July 22
Objectives :
Perfecting harp technique
Advanced musicality
Overcoming any difficulties
Managing repertoire and presentation
Concerts and activities
Attending Alexander’s concerts and living the backstage experience of a major modern musician
As part of the "folles semaines de Billorgues" students will be able to go to one or two chamber music concerts.
Student concert on the last day followed by cocktails
A dinner on a local winemakers property with tasting
A visit of nearby city Conques and its beautiful Roman Cathedral
Transfers and accomodation
Transfer to/from the camp grounds from/to local train stations and airport,
Lodging in simple, double (shared) room (possibility for underage students in a double room with their tutor),
Full board week, including organic and fresh local produce.
1 600 € ALL INCLUSIVE
(Students bringing their own instruments will receive a 10% discount : 1440 EUR)
Single Room with a harp, LIMITED NUMBER!
Have some alone time with your harp, if you don’t feel like sharing ;)
1 500 € ALL INCLUSIVE
(Students bringing their own instruments will receive a 10% discount : 1350 EUR)
Double room to share with another student
Harps available in the room or in a practice studio on the property
2 100 € ALL INCLUSIVE
(Students bringing their own instruments will receive a 10% discount : 1890 EUR)
Double room with a harp, VERY LIMITED NUMBER!
To accomodate our child prodigies with their tutors, full board included for the accompanying adult.
all INCLUsive!
Harps, strings, benches, lessons, concerts, full board accommodation : it’s a no worry week, you will only have to enjoy (and practice)!
Terms and conditions here.
cancellation policy
Before 30 June: L’Instrumentarium Academy will only reimburse the fees on presentation of a medical certificate or irrefutable evidence that the participant is unable to attend the course. A full refund minus an application fee of EUR90 will occur.
After June 30: no cancellation or change for a course shall be accepted. The student shall therefore be liable for any sums owed.
In addition, in the event of external events beyond its control or if one or more professors are unavailable or there are not enough participants, L’Instrumentarium Academy reserves the right to cancel all or part of the course. The amounts paid shall then be refunded, with the exclusion of any compensation.
Any students who leave the course without a valid reason shall not be entitled to claim any refund. This also applies to accommodation costs.