Elettroclass Returns for the Second Consecutive Year! This unique event is made possible by your great interest and participation last year. Elettroclass is an intensive four-day course, held from July 25 to 28, aimed at professional harpists of all musical genres. The course offers the unique opportunity to thoroughly explore the potential of the electric and electroacoustic harp, as well as to learn how to use electronic equipment creatively and innovatively.
Organized by Salvi Harps, in collaboration with the Ghedini Conservatory of Cuneo and the Department of Electronic Music at the Conservatory of Cuneo, Elettroclass boasts the participation of METS faculty and internationally renowned harpists, including Remy van Kesteren, Marcella Carboni, and Vanja Contu.
WHAT MAKES THIS EDITION UNIQUE?
The face-to-face lessons with METS instructors will provide you with a comprehensive overview of the main topics of acoustics and electroacoustics, including amplification and recording, effects, software, and live electronics.
But that’s not all! Professional harpists will be there to offer you additional lessons, advice, and direct teachings on the differences between amplified acoustic, electric, and electroacoustic harps, loop stations, chord reading, improvisation, and rhythmic patterns.
Elettroclass is more than just a course; it is a unique educational experience designed to leave a lasting impact on its participants. Don’t miss this growth opportunity and sign up now!
DAILY SCHEDULE:
Thursday, July 25
– 9:00 – 10:00: Participant Arrival
– 10:00 – 11:30: Introduction: Differences between Acoustic, Electroacoustic, and Electric Harps – Vanja Contu
– 11:30 – 13:00: Fundamentals of Acoustics and Digital Sound Representation – Gianluca Verlingieri
– 13:00 – 14:00: Lunch Break
– 14:00 – 15:30: Meeting with Remy Van Kesteren
– 15:30 – 17:00: Fundamentals of Electroacoustics – Fabrizio Barale, Illustrated Soundcheck – Fabrizio Barale / Remy Van Kesteren – Varco
– 21:00: Concert by Remy Van Kesteren (at Varco)
Friday, July 26
– 9:00 – 11:00: Hardware Effects – Fabrizio Barale
– 11:00 – 13:00: Assisted Practice on Hardware Effects
– 13:00 – 14:00: Lunch Break
– 14:00 – 16:00: Improvisation and Arrangement – Marcella Carboni
– 16:00 – 18:00: Looper: Theory and Practice – Vanja Contu
– 21:00: Concert by Marcella Carboni (at Varco)
Saturday, July 27
– 9:00 – 11:00: Recording and Software – Fabrizio Barale
– 11:00 – 13:00: Assisted Practice on Recording and Software
– 13:00 – 14:00: Lunch Break
– 14:00 – 16:00: Introduction to Live Electronics – Fabrizio Barale / Gianluca Verlingieri
– 16:00 – 16:45: Looper: Theory and Practice – Vanja Contu
– 17:00 – 18:00: Illustrated Soundcheck – Fabrizio Barale / Gianluca Verlingieri / Vanja Contu – Sala Mosca
– 21:00: Concert by Vanja Contu (Sala Mosca)
Sunday, July 28
– 9:00 – 11:00: Collaborations with Contemporary Composers – Vanja Contu / Gianluca Verlingieri
– 11:00 – 13:00: Assisted Free Practice
– 12:30 – 13:00: Closing and Certificate Delivery
– 13:00 – 14:00: Lunch Break
To view all event details, you can download the official ElettroClass 2024 flyer.