Academy of Fortepiano Performance, Catskill Mountain Foundation, PO Box 924, 7971 Main Street, Hunter, NY 12442 academyfortepianoinfo@gmail.com
Academy of Fortepiano Performance
Explore piano music on period instruments
An inspiring and practical immersion into the world of historical pianos, in the heart of the Catskill Mountains
Watch a brief video of the 2022 Academy:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CyxHFSsT31Y
The 2023 Academy will take place May 28 to June 5 with new exciting events, including guest faculty member Andrew Willis, as well as a Masterclasses and performances by Robert Levin (U.S.) and Keiko Shichijo (Netherlands).
NEW in 2023: Workshop for Singers and Fortepianists
An additional workshop for fortepianists and singers is offered from June 6 to June 12 by internationally known early music singer and master pedagogue Drew Minter (Vassar College) with Academy faculty members
See the Academy of Fortepiano Performance page.
International Fortepiano Salon Series
Virtually connecting fortepiano lovers from all around the world
Hosted by Maria Rose and Yi-heng Yang
Salon #14 on Saturday March 25, 2023 at 2.00 pm
"The Accompanied Keyboard Repertoire in the 18th Century"
From Switzerland, Italy and France:
with Guest Host Pierre Goy and students
Joined by Liana Mosca, Hervé Audéon, and Jovanka Marville
Salon #13 took place on Sunday January 29, 2023
"Pianos and the Salon in the Eighteenth Century"
featuring Rebecca Cypess (Rutgers University) and Marcia Hadjimarkos ( France)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xoaWmwUhdVM
Unique opportunity for those interested in learning about tuning and maintaining historical pianos!
May 25-27 2023
Following last year's success, the second Piano Technicians Workshop will be offered at the Museum, directed by Masayuki Maki and Richard Hester.
For information on next year's workshop please contact mmakipf@hotmail.com
