Individual lessons in the morning: All participants receive alternating daily input with both teachers. Their complementary focuses create a rich and balanced learning experience:

Emma Kirkby Interpretation, sense of style, and efficient projection, through “embodying” the text, channelling of emotions through consonants, and effective use of hands and gesture.

Florian Franke Vocal technique, breath and body work, resonance and
balance, technical preparation for historically informed interpretation.
This combination of stylistic precision and technical development has proven especially valuable in recent years and is highly appreciated by singers.

Afternoons are dedicated to collaborative music-making:
• Ensemble singing (2–6 voices)
• Interpretation of madrigals and solo repertoire
• Work on shared experience, clarity of text, and authentic articulation

Participants are encouraged to observe each other’s lessons.

Shared listening is a core component of Madrigal Week: it provides insight
into technique, repertoire, teaching methods, and the artistic development
of fellow singers. In addition to the main teaching sessions, participants
will have the opportunity to receive continuo coaching from
Bernhard Reichel, who will accompany lessons throughout the week.
As an internationally sought-after theorbist, lutenist, and musical director,
he brings a wealth of artistic insight to the course.