On Jackdaws…
It has been a long while since my last post. And not because I wouldn’t find material to discuss through… but as I suppose it’s a familiar feeling for everyone nowadays, once we are in the non-stop busy life train, it does take quite a while until we jump off the next station and find the moment to breath and move on; even the time to write.
Jackdaws
Going to Jackdaws last weekend to play for the Singing in Spanish master class lectured together with Jorge Carrasco has been not just a wonderful musical experience, but also a moment to enjoy, reflect, think and breathe away from London’s city life. Indeed, Jackdaws, (Frome), is a lovely place surrounded by woods and a lake, away from cars and noise: Only about 60 stone houses and among them there is Jackdaws, the musical fortress.
Still today I’m impressed about the commitment and passion I found in the participants of the course, almost all of them amateur singers. Their love and joy towards music showed us the real essence of what music making means. Besides, their endless curiosity about the Spanish repertoire was absolutely fascinating and stimulating.
In fact, it was a beautiful and enriching experience trying to transmit not only notions about phonetics, diction, singing or general music concepts, but a whole cultural heritage, a distinct musical idiosyncrasy.
Some of the participants and tutors before departure
I have to admit exhaustion by the end of each day. But both Jorge and I had broad smiles when we were walking back “home” to Jim at Jody’s; our torches on, no electric lighting on the way, but a sky full of stars above us.
OH! I couldn’t forgive myself if I wouldn’t mention the exceptional food our cook Alex prepared us everyday! Not only her food was exquisite, but she made us feel always home! The same as Jim and Jody who also managed to come along and support the singers in their final concert. And obviously Saffron van Zwanenberg, the Artisctic Director. To all of you, thank you!
Jorge and Maite
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