tonebase Flute Course

Interpreting Bach on a Modern Instrument

Taught by renowned flutist

Barthold Kuijken

In this course, baroque flute specialist, Barthold Kuijken, walks us through the many aspects we need to consider when practicing and interpreting baroque music on a modern instrument. There are many interpretations of Bach’s music. Kuijken discusses Bach’s life, various editions, and his creative approach to performing this music.

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    Difficulty: 
    all-levels
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    Duration: 
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Course Syllabus

Bach's Life and Sonatas

In this Lesson, Barthold Kuijken discusses the many aspects of Bach’s life and how those aspects play into our interpretations as musicians. He also shares his perspectives on Bach’s flute sonatas.

Editions and Instrumentation

Interpreting early music on modern instruments can be a difficult task. Barthold Kuijken speak about things to keep in mind as you’re deciding which flute to play, the difference between them, and what an authentic interpretation really means.

Early Music on Modern Instruments

In this lesson, Barthold Kuijken walks us through the decisions we are faced with as we play the music of Bach. He talks about the various editions and instrumentation combinations one can choose when performing these works.

Barthold Kuijken
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Barthold Kuijken

World-renowned Belgian baroque flutist, Barthold Kuijen, is known for his historical performance practice of baroque music on historical instruments. He teaches baroque flute at the Royal Conservatories of Brussels and The Hague.

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Barthold Kuijken

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