The 18th century was a time of transformation for European violin culture, in which the interplay of pedagogy, patronage and music publishing gave rise to new forms of musical practice and knowledge. The conference examines teaching methods and repertoire in a century in which “violin schools” gained increasing recognition and became institutionalised, and explores how the social and political climate influenced musical education, the careers of violinists, and the role of patrons in fostering musical talent, as well as the dissemination of music and musicians. The mobility of violinists and the networks they created will be analysed, as will the role of publishers in shaping the music market, striking a balance between local traditions and the demands of an increasingly international repertoire. By bringing together scholars from various disciplines, this conference aims to open up new perspectives on the legacy of 18th-century European violin schools and their place in the broader history of musical culture.
During the event, there will be an opportunity to visit the exhibition “Violin didactics in the 18th Century”, curated by the Archivio Musicale Luca Moretti, featuring 18th-century prints.
On 19 May at 6 pm, a concert on the theme “Violin and Traverso in Tartini’s Europe. Violinistic Reminiscences in the 18th-Century Flute Repertoire” will take place, featuring Stefano Bet (flute) and Lukas Frank (harpsichord).
On Wednesday, 20 May, the ensemble gamma.ut, featuring Susanne Scholz, will present a recital at 7 pm entitled “Di questo appoggio così leggero...“. The Art of the Single Bow Stroke in Tartini and other Italian Composers"
Research team:
Agnese Pavanello, Cristina Scuderi, Gesa zur Nieden