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Instrumentation and melodic writing - Monteverdi’s 'Toccata from Orfeo'
A composition workshop based on recreating a classical masterpiece inspired by Monteverdi’s 'Toccata from Oorfeo'. The workshop helps the students to understand the capabilities of a range of instruments, especially strings. It also teaches good ideas for melodic writing and instrument-specific techniques.
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