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“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!

Authors Amanda Markwick and Kate Clark


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.

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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

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Amanda Markwick

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


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Attaignant Consort

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

https://www.orgelpark.nl/nl/Agenda

Kate Clark Renaissance Flute Masterclass and Concert

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Kate Clark

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

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