A course for professional singers, students, and advanced amateurs. The Monteverdi Madrigal Week 2026
invites singers to one of the most inspiring cities in the world: Venice. Surrounded by historic palazzi,
churches, and shimmering waterways, we will spend a full week exploring the vocal music of the
Venetian golden age—an era of expressive depth, colour, and poetic intensity.
19. - 25. 7. 2026
At the heart of the course are works by Claudio Monteverdi and his contemporaries, including composers such as Barbara Strozzi. Participants will work on both solo repertoire and ensemble literature - madrigals, operatic excerpts, and related works. In addition, there will be opportunities to explore rarely performed or entirely new repertoire.
And you will experience a SPECIAL HIGHLIGHT!!
19. - 24. 7. 2026
Experience the expertise of Hannes Fromhund, Kathrine Brandt and Reiner Schneider-Waterberg— three accomplished musicians and teachers specializing in early music, voctechnique, and ensemble performance. Their combined international experience and dedication to vocal artistry creats rich environment for exploring the madrigals of Monteverdi and his contemporaries. An inspiring opportunity to deepen your musical journey with expert guidance.
Markus Winkler
Austria
19. - 24. 7. 2026
A workshop dedicated to the art of choral singing, with a special focus on the music of Monteverdi and his contemporaries. Through carefully guided vocal work and stylistic exploration participants will discover new depths of expression, clarity, and connection in repertoire from the Renaissance to the Baroque.
A space for shared discovery,
refined technique, and musical inspiration.
Matteo Massori
Italy
19. - 24. 7. 2026
An immersive exploration of historical keyboard practice, spanning harpsichord, organ, and partimento. This masterclass delves into the expressive and structural
language of early music, combining deep stylistic insight
with historically informed techniques. From intricate counterpoint to the art of improvisation, it offers a rare opportunity to engage with repertoire through the lens of period instruments, performance practice, and historical sources.
What Makes Madrigal Week Unique
• The inspiring surroundings of Venice: its art, architecture, and history
• Rehearsals in atmospheric historic rhetorical venues
• Close collaboration between the masterclasses
• Time for exchange, networking, and shared music-making
• A course that encourages curiosity, creativity, and artistic exploration
Course location
Istituto Cavanis Venezia
Dorsoduro 898
Rio Terà Foscarini
30123 - Venezia
General
Contact
Hannes Fromhund
Am Wachtberg 1 | A-3550 Krems/Donau | Niederösterreich |
Österreich
phone 00436504652353 |
E-Mail [email protected] |