“THE RENAISSANCE FLUTE: A CONTEMPORARY GUIDE”
BY KATE CLARK AND AMANDA MARKWICK
An exciting announcement: “The Renaissance Flute: A Contemporary Guide,” by Kate Clark and Amanda Markwick, will be released by Oxford University Press on August 28, 2020. You can now pre-order on Amazon or the OUP homepage!
The short description of our book, from OUP: “The renaissance flute, with its rich history, stunning repertoire, and mellow tone, has attracted a significant following among flutists, whether they specialize in modern flute or historical instruments. Yet, actually delving into the study of renaissance flute has proven a challenge – there exists a confusing array of editions of renaissance music, specialized (and often expensive) facsimiles of manuscripts and early prints, and in unfamiliar notations, while at the same time there is a dearth of resources for beginners. Confronting this challenge with the first ever practitioners’ handbook for renaissance flute, Kate Clark and Amanda Markwick offer flutists of all levels a clear and accessible introduction to the world and repertoire of the instrument. In The Renaissance Flute: A Contemporary Guide, Clark and Markwick cover all aspects, from practicalities such as buying and maintaining the instrument, to actual music for solo and group performance, to theory designed to improve the understanding and playing of renaissance polyphony. This approach enables students to immerse themselves at their own pace and build on their skills with each chapter. With nearly 40 full pages of exercises, and a companion website with recorded examples and filmed instructions from the authors, The Renaissance Flute provides professionals and newcomers alike a new entryway into the world and practice of renaissance music.”
FESTIVAL OUDE MUZIEK 2020
Presenting music from Dufay to Sweelinck, the Attaignant Consort is proud to be back on stage at the Festival Oude Muziek 2020! Catch Kate Clark, João Carlos Santos, and Pablo Sosa del Rosario at one of the four concerts listed on our Concerts page.
BERLIN! SPAM – SPANDAU MACHT ALTE MUSIK
Musik aus dem goldenen Zeitalter des Renaissance-Traversflöten-Consorts, aus Frankreich, Italien und dem Habsburger-Reich
Kate Clark, Cantus | Amanda Markwick, Altus | João Ferreira de Miranda, Tenor | Giuditta Isoldi, Bassus | Christoph Sommer, Laute
Ganz im Fokus steht das goldene Zeitalter des Renaissance-Traversflöten-Consorts, das England von Heinrich VIII., das Habsburger-Reich Kaiser Maximilians, der französische Königshof von Franz I. und das Florenz der Medici. Lieder von Liebe und Schmerz, Instrumental-Fantasien, Vogelgesang und des Jägers Horn all das wird übertragen in die bezaubernde und empfindsame Sprache der Renaissance-Querflöte. Das Programm präsentiert Musik aus Manuskripten und frühesten Musikdrucken für Consort aus London, Nürnberg, Madrid, Paris, Florenz und Rom.
De magische ervaring van een renaissancefluit
Jolanda Breur
Als musicus gespecialiseerd in de historische fluit speel je op verschillende fluitinstrumenten. Maar één is er koning, volgens Kate Clark van het Attaignant Consort. En die krijgt ruim baan op 7 december in het Orgelpark. MEER
Workshop for Renaissance Flute consort with Amanda Markwick – Berlin, Germany
20/10/18 – 21/10/18
Amanda Markwick will lead a workshop for renaissance flute consort, studying Pierre Attaingnant’s “Vingt et sept chansons musicales a quatre parties” (1533). Organized by Michael Dollendorf (renaissanceworkshops.org). Saturday and Sunday 09:00-17:00. More
Orgelpark – Amsterdam 07/12/18
The Attaignant Consort Amsterdam Orgelpark Netherlands
With Christoph Sommer, lute, and Johannes Weiss, organ
Time: 13:13
Address: Gerard Brandtstraat 26, Amsterdam
Kate Clark Renaissance Flute Masterclass and Concert
On November 24, 2018, Kate Clark will give a renaissance flute masterclass (11:00-13:00) and a concert (17:00) as part of the festival “Antwerp Barok 2018.” More information here, and sign-up for the masterclass here!
All concerts
More concerts forthcoming
| Date | Artist | City | Venue | Country |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/11/22 | The Attaignant Consort | Amsterdam | Orgelpark | Netherlands |
| Time: 13:00. Address: Gerard Brandtstraat 26. Ridono i prati, e ‘l ciel si rasserena” Nature as Mirror, Metaphor, Mimic, and Meditation — with Nigel North, lute, and Johannes Weiss, organ | ||||
| 01/09/22 | Amanda Markwick | Utrecht | STIMU | Netherlands |
| Time: 13:45. Presentation “Teaching Renaissance Music on Modern Flutes” at STIMU 2022 “New Perspectives on Historical Flutes” (Aug 31-Sept 2). As part of the Utrecht Oude Muziek Festival 2022. | ||||
| 06/08/22 - 13/08/22 | Amanda Markwick | Wolfenbüttel | Renaissance Workshop Summer School | Germany |
| English Music from the courts of Henry VIII to Elizabeth I / Cornish – Tye – Holborne – Brade – Byrd – Tallis – Dowland / Amanda Markwick – Renaissance flute / Gail Ann Schroeder – Viols / Lee Santana – Lute, Cittern, Bandora, Renaissance guitar / Michael Dollendorf – Recorder, Cornetto, Sackbut / Sven Schwannberger – Voice More information | ||||
| 30/04/22 | Kate Clark and Amanda Markwick | Vienna | mdw – Universität für Musik und darstellende Kunst Wien | Austria |
| Time: 11:00. Book presentation: „The Renaissance Flute“ (Oxford University Press), and concert with Kate Clark (Amsterdam), Renaissance-Traverso / Amanda Markwick (Berlin), Renaissance-Traverso / Marcello Gatti (Salzburg), Renaissance-Traverso / Johannes Weiss (Wien), Orgel & Virginal More information | ||||
| 28/04/22 - 29/04/22 | Kate Clark and Amanda Markwick | Vienna | mdw – Universität für Musik und darstellende Kunst Wien | Austria |
| Workshop on Renaissance flute for students at the mdw. More information | ||||
| 06/07/21 | The Attaignant Consort | Munich | BR-Klassik | Germany |
| Time: 20:05. The broadcast of our live recording from Musikfest Eichstätt 2021: https://www.br-klassik.de/programm/radio/ausstrahlung-2500382.html | ||||
| 07/05/21 | The Attaignant Consort | Eichstätt | Musikfest Eichstätt | Germany |
| Opening Concert (recording only), to be broadcast on July 6: https://www.br-klassik.de/programm/radio/ausstrahlung-2500382.html | ||||
| 07/11/20 | Amanda Markwick | Limerick | H.I.P.S.T.E.R. | Ireland |
| Time: 10:00. A free online event! “Instrument Exhibit Renaissance Flute: Amanda Markwick” (includes a recorded performance of Bassano’s Ricercar 5) | ||||
| 31/08/20 | The Attaignant Consort | Utrecht | TivoliVredenburg | Netherlands |
| Time: 12:30. Address: Vredenburgkade 11. Venue phone: +31(0)30 23 29 000. Kate Clark, João Carlos Santos, and Pablo Sosa del Rosario // music from Dufay to Sweelinck | ||||
| 31/08/20 | The Attaignant Consort | Utrecht | TivoliVredenburg | Netherlands |
| Time: 10:00. Address: Vredenburgkade 11. Venue phone: +31(0)30 23 29 000. Kate Clark, João Carlos Santos, and Pablo Sosa del Rosario // music from Dufay to Sweelinck | ||||
| 29/08/20 | The Attaignant Consort | Haarlem | Lutherse Kerk | Netherlands |
| Time: 14:00. Address: Witte Herenstraat 22. Kate Clark, João Carlos Santos, and Pablo Sosa del Rosario / music from Dufay to Sweelinck | ||||
| 29/08/20 | The Attaignant Consort | Haarlem | Lutherse Kerk | Netherlands |
| Time: 11:00. Address: Witte Herenstraat 22. Kate Clark, João Carlos Santos, and Pablo Sosa del Rosario / music from Dufay to Sweelinck | ||||
| 08/08/20 - 15/08/20 | Amanda Markwick | Wolfenbüttel | Renaissance Workshop Summer School 2020 | Germany |
| French Prints 1520-1610 from Lyon, Paris and Antwerp // CANCELLED DUE TO CORONAVIRUS RESTRICTIONS | ||||
| 17/05/20 | The Attaignant Consort | Berlin | Spandau macht Alte Musik | Germany |
| Time: 20:00. Address: Italienische Höfe, Zitadelle Spandau, Am Juliusturm 64. Programme: Madame d’amours I CANCELLED DUE TO CORONAVIRUS RESTRICTIONS | ||||
| 16/06/19 | Amanda Markwick | Berlin | Ev. Kirche am Lietzensee | Germany |
| Time: 17:00. “Forse che si, forse che no – Eine Rivalen-Geschichte” with Prisca Stalmarski, Viola da braccio & Artistic Direction / Sarah Fuhs, Soprano / Nicolás Lartaun, Baritone / Amanda Markwick, Renaissance Tranverse Flute / Elisabeth Kaufhold, Dulcian, Recorders More information | ||||
| 07/12/18 | The Attaignant Consort | Amsterdam | Orgelpark | Netherlands |
| Time: 13:10. Address: Gerard Brandtstraat 26. The Attaignant Consort with Christoph Sommer, lute, and Johannes Weiss, organ | ||||
| 24/11/18 | Kate Clark | Antwerp | Museum Vleeshuis | Belgium |
| Time: 17:00. Address: Vleeshouwersstraat 38. Kate Clark and Christoph Sommer will play a concert for renaissance flute and lute, with music by Palestrina, Dowland, Josquin, Sweelinck, and others. As part of the “Retteket-Muziekkabinet,” a festival around music from the time of Rubens. More information | ||||
| 24/11/18 | Kate Clark | Antwerp | Museum Vleeshuis | Belgium |
| Time: 11:00. Admission: 30. Address: Vleeshouwersstraat 38. Kate Clark will lead a masterclass for renaissance flute players. The 30-Euro sign up fee includes entrance into the weekend festival “Retteketet Muziekkabinet.” More information | ||||
| 20/10/18 - 21/10/18 | Amanda Markwick | Berlin | Dominkanerkloster St. Paulus | Germany |
| Address: Oldenburger Straße 46. Amanda Markwick will lead a workshop for renaissance flute consort, studying Pierre Attaingnant’s Vingt et sept chansons musicales a quatre parties (1533). Organized by Michael Dollendorf: www.renaissanceworkshop.org. Saturday and Sunday 09:00-17:00. More information | ||||
| 07/10/18 | Giuditta Isoldi | Amsterdam | Buurtsalon Jeltje | Germany |
| Time: 15:00. Address: Eerste Helmersstraat 106-N. Canto de’ Bardi: Victoria Cassano soprano / Giuditta Isoldi renaissance flute / Earl Christy lute Alle corti d’Europa: Muziek van o.a. Tromboncino, Cara, Dowland, Verdelot, Arcadelt Entrance € 10,- (incl. programma & koffie/thee) exclusively upon reservation – e-mail: [email protected] tel 020 6124513 | ||||
| 27/08/17 | The Attaignant Consort | Utrecht | TivoliVredenburg | Netherlands |
| Time: 11:00. Age restrictions: All Ages. Box office: +31(0)30 23 29 010. Address: Vredenburgkade 11. Venue phone: +31(0)30 23 29 000. Cantus: Kate Clark/ Altus: Amanda Markwick / Tenor: Joao Santos / Bassus: Giuditta Isoldi /Lute: Christoph Sommer ————- Utrecht Early Music Festival Normaal € 22,00 | Vriend € 19,00 | Student / CJP € 10,00 | ||||