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  CONSERVATOIRE - LoveToKnow Article on CONSERVATOIRE
The name Conservatoire is generally used not only of the French institutions to which it properly applies, but also of the Italian Conservatorio and the German Conservatorium, and even sometimes of English schools of music.
The celebrated conservatoire of Paris owes its origin to the cole Royale de Chant et de Declamation, founded by Baron de Breteuil in 1784, for the purpose of training singers for the opera.
Suspended during the stormy period of the Revolution, its place was taken by the Conservatoire de Musique, established in 1795 on the basis of a school for gratuitous instruction in military music, founded by the mayor of Paris in 1792.
www.1911encyclopedia.org /C/CO/CONSERVATOIRE.htm   (663 words)

  
 Conservatoire de musique du Québec
Central administration of the seven music schools and of theatre schools in Montreal and Quebec City, became the responsibility of the Conservatoire de musique et d'art dramatique de Québec, an MACQ division reporting directly to the minister.
According to statute, the aim of the conservatoire is to 'coordinate the professional training of composers, singers, instrumentalists and actors'.
Through an agreement between the Ministry of Education and certain Cegeps, the conservatoire also is able to offer the Diplôme d'études collégiales (DEC) and the Diplôme d'études supérieures (DES), which qualify holders for admission to the faculties of education in the universities.
thecanadianencyclopedia.com /index.cfm?PgNm=TCE&Params=U1ARTU0000792   (554 words)

  
 Information about the University   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
The Conservatoire was founded in 1945 as the centre for training professional musicians (teachers, performers, composers, musicologists) for the republics of the middle Volga region.
The Conservatoire structure includes: a centre for the study of the music of the peoples of the Volga region, the regional teaching methods research centre, a secondary specialized music boarding school, a publishing house.
The main areas of the Conservatoire's current research interests are: history and style in professional and folk musical performance in the Mid-Volga region, study of local lore in the Volga region, the problems of psychology in creative work and teaching of music, synaesthesia in music.
www.informika.ru /eng/sprav1/rz27e/286e20.html   (309 words)

  
 Fribourg: COF: Homepage
Fribourg Conservatoire has always had contacts with the local authorities; however, it was only in 1978 that a by-law dated May 17, 1978 concerning the Conservatoire - made the Conservatoire a cantonal institution (thus becoming the first Swiss conservatoire to be made a state foundation) open to pupils from the whole canton.
Fribourg Conservatoire is open to all those who wish to learn a musical instrument, to sing or to dance or study acting and has no less than 48 local branches.
Its Conservatoire, which was founded in 1904 and became a state institution in 1978, is situated in the suburb of Granges-Paccot, 8, route Louis-Braille.
www.fr.ch /cof/en/cof_general/page_princ.htm   (2212 words)

  
 Berlioz in Paris Conservatoire
It was in the library of the Conservatoire that the young Berlioz, soon after his arrival in Paris in November 1821, started to study and copy the scores of Gluck and Spontini, then from 1828 onwards those of Beethoven as well.
It was in the concert hall of the Conservatoire that he gave his first orchestral concerts, on 26 May 1828 and 1 November 1829; the concert in 1828 included the first performances of his Waverley and Francs-Juges overtures.
The hall of the Conservatoire, famous in its time for its acoustic, unlike that of the overlarge Opéra (it was known as the Stradivarius of concert halls), is small in size and had in Berlioz's time a seating capacity of only about 1000.
www.hberlioz.com /Paris/BPConservatoire.html   (977 words)

  
 CUKAS: Why study at a conservatoire?
Conservatoire education is suitable for any talented musician wishing to develop their performing, conducting or composing to a professional standard.
Conservatoire students have the opportunity to conduct, perform or have their music performed on a regular basis, both informally and in public.
There are CUK member conservatoires in London (Royal College of Music, Trinity College of Music), Birmingham (Birmingham Conservatoire), Cardiff (Royal Welsh College of Music and Drama), Glasgow (Royal Scottish Academy of Music and Drama), Leeds (Leeds College of Music) and Manchester (Royal Northern College of Music).
www.cukas.ac.uk /why.html   (487 words)

  
 ICP
The St. Petersburg Conservatoire, the first higher music school in Russia was founded by the Russian Music Society in 1862, under the patronage of Her Imperial Majesty Grand Duchess Yelena Pavlovna.
The pride of the Conservatoire is the historic building built in 1896, the State Opera and Ballet Theatre (formerly the Opera Studio), the impressive Glazunov Hall which because of its unique historic-architectural value and excellent acoustics is considered one of the best chamber music halls in Europe, and the unique Scientific Music Library.
In 1957 Boris Tischenko became a student of the Leningrad Conservatoire in the class of composition of V. Salmanov and the piano class of A. Logovinsky.
www.300.spb.ru /Festival/Piter_e.htm   (2590 words)

  
 The Rostov State S.V.Rachmaninov Conservatoire   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
The Rostov State S.V.Rachmaninov Conservatoire is the centre of musical education and arts in the south of Russia.
At the head of the Conservatoire is the President – Professor A.S.Danilov, Merited Artist of the Russian Federation.
Operative governing the Conservatoire is carried out by the Rectorate – a Vice-president for Academic Work, a Vice-president for Research and Concert Work and a Vice-president for Administrative Work.
www.rostcons.aaanet.ru /main_e/today01.htm   (207 words)

  
 Conservatoire du littoral
The Conservatoire's aquisition programme is defined by an administrative council half of which is composed of elected members and half of qualified individuals chosen from conservation organisations and representatives from administrations concerned with shoreline protection.
The Conservatoire consists of a team of one hundred people in which 75 are permanents.
With twenty five years'experience, the Conservatoire is one of the most important land protection organisations in the world.
www.conservatoire-du-littoral.fr /front/process/Content.asp?rub=278&rubec=62   (767 words)

  
 Lehir
The Conservatoires at Gap and at Porquerolles also preserve local cultivars, that of Bailleul is also a renowned centre for phyto-sociology.
Thus the Conservatoire and Botanic Gardens of Nancy belong to the two networks in France which are progressively seeking to draw closer, the actions undertaken by some (Botanic Gardens) being very closely linked to the missions of others (CBNs).
The Conservatoire de Brest also co-ordinates a general inventory of the flora in the Massif Armoricain thanks to a network of 250 volunteers, which should lead to the publication of an atlas.
www.bgci.org.uk /congress/congress_1998_cape/html/lehir.htm   (2054 words)

  
 An Act respecting the Conservatoire de musique et d'art dramatique du Québec
The Conservatoire may, on the conditions and with respect to the documents it determines, allow a required signature to be affixed by means of an automatic device, or allow a facsimile of a signature to be engraved, lithographed or printed.
The function of the academic commissions, in their respective fields, is to advise the Conservatoire on any question concerning the education regulations, the programs of studies dispensed by the Conservatoire and the evaluation of learning achievement, including the procedures for the certification of studies.
The Conservatoire may not make payments or assume obligations the cost of which exceeds, in the same fiscal year, the amounts at its disposal for the fiscal year in which such payments or obligations are made or assumed.
www2.publicationsduquebec.gouv.qc.ca /dynamicSearch/telecharge.php?type=2&file=/C_62_1/C62_1_A.html   (5822 words)

  
 Cello Playing in 19th Century France, Belgium and Holland   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
He was, however, much appreciated as a member of the orchestra of the Conservatoire Concerts, as well as of the chamber music concerts instituted by the violinist, Armingaud, in which also the violinist, Mas, and the tenor, Sabatier, took part.
Platel made him his assistant in the Conservatoire, and at the same time he was placed in the opera orchestra, to which he belonged for three years, During this period, however, he did not succeed in gaining from his fellow countrymen the appreciation which he soon after gained in Paris.
VAN VOLXEM, born on November 30, 1817, at Uccleles-Bruxelles, became, in 1833, a student of the Brussels Conservatoire as a pupil of Platel.
www.celloheaven.com /wasiel/19fbh.htm   (6924 words)

  
 Chamber Chorus MSC: Repertoire   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
Chamber Chorus of The Moscow Conservatoire, ensemble "Collegium Novum Zürich" and Marc Pekarsky Percussion Ensemble, conductor – Howard Griffiths.
Chamber Chorus of The Moscow Conservatoire, soloists and orchestra of the Opera Studio of The Moscow Conservatoire, conductor - Alexander Petukhov.
Chamber Chorus of the Moscow Conservatoire, conductor - Boris Tevlin.
www.mosconsv.ru /coll/tevlin/rep_eng.html   (894 words)

  
 UCE Faculties : Birmingham Conservatoire   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
Established over 100 years ago, Birmingham Conservatoire is recognised as one of the major national colleges of music centering on performance and composition.
Sir Simon Rattle is the Conservatoire's President and Peter Donohoe is Vice-President.
In 1994 the Conservatoire opened a new extension with forty additional practice and teaching rooms, a new recording studio and lecture theatre, and a new library.
www.uce.ac.uk /web2/conservatoire   (293 words)

  
 International Clarinet Association - ClarinetFest Archives
The woodwind quintet as a genre was born at the hands of Antoine Reicha, and the Conservatoire soon appointed such virtuosi as the oboist Gustave Vogt, the clarinetist Hyacinthe Klosé and the cornettist Jean-Baptiste Arban.
The Director of the Conservatoire and governing council advised the primary teachers on the jury decisions, although the students' instructors and even retired instructors recused themselves.
So bent upon avoiding nepotism was the Conservatoire that it forbade a professor if he or she and given the candidate even one private lesson in any capacity during the preceding year.
www.clarinet.org /fests/2001/Briscoe.asp   (2894 words)

  
 Academic Year In The State Conservatoire   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
The primary and secondary sections of the State Conservatoire follow the academic calendar and grading systems set by the Ministry of Education.
The students of the State Conservatoire have different standards in the application and evaluation of the examinations.
The Board of the State Conservatoire reserves the right to dismiss any student for failure to maintain a satisfactory academic average.
www.hun.edu.tr /english/prospectus/hacettepe/acyearconser.html   (377 words)

  
 Hector Berlioz Website - Pierre-René Serna on Salle du Conservatoire
The Concerts Français founded by Habeneck were succeeded in 1828 by the Société des Concerts du Conservatoire, presided over by Cherubini; its inaugural concert took place on 9 March.
They ceased thereafter, for reasons partly of safety (the building is of timber), and partly of profitability (the capacity of the hall is limited), but also because in the meantime the teaching of music had been removed to another place.
The Conservatoire national de musique et de déclamation was first moved in 1911 to the rue de Madrid; it was then split into two distinct entities from 1949 (dramatic art was moved back to the original building), and the musical section was transferred in 1990 to the Cité de la Musique at la Villette.
www.hberlioz.com /Paris/P-RSerna-e.htm   (1204 words)

  
 Mainframe of the KC   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
Today the Royal Conservatoire is an up-to-date institute for education and training in music and dance.
Studying at the Royal Conservatoire means utmost and for all being integrated in an eminent sparkling cultural center that offers you an inspiring range of artistic activities.
During your stay at the Royal Conservatoire you will be challenged by the artists that surround you, you will develop your skills thanks to the spectacular facilities, and you will be enriched by high artistic values.
www.koncon.nl /public_site/kcintro.html   (292 words)

  
 Conservatoire   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
In the 1970s, educated at the Conservatoire were the pianist Grigory Sokolov and Pavel Yegorov, the conductor Valery Gergiev, and many others who now represent the Russian performing art.
From 1979, Rector of the St.Petersburg Conservatoire is Vladislav Chernushenko, one of the celebrated conductors, who is also Artistic Director of Russia's oldest musical institution, the St.Petersburg Academic Capella (the former Imperial Court Capella).
Loyal to the traditions of its founders and numerous generations of progressive musicians of the home-land, the Rimsky-Korsakov State Conservatoire in St.Petersburg is striving to lofty professional ideals and active propaganda of the world musical culture.
art.internord.ru /hist/konserv_e.htm   (644 words)

  
 Arts Central : Birmingham Conservatoire
The Adrian Boult Hall, the Conservatoire's main performance space is only open to the public for concerts at their stated times.
Birmingham Conservatoire and the Adrian Boult Hall are situated in Chamberlain Square, to the left of the Central Library and opposite the Birmingham Museum & Art Gallery.
Birmingham Conservatoire has a varied range of rooms for hire to suit almost any occasion, from meetings, conferences and exhibitions to concerts, recitals, rehearsals and auditions.
www.artscentral.co.uk /DisplayPage.asp?pageid=7630   (659 words)

  
 Russian culture navigator
He visited the Moscow Conservatoire in the year it was opened and was amazed by its creative opportunities.
Moscow Conservatoire Nikolai Rubinstein, a brilliant pianist and conductor, attracted to the organization of a new musical educational establishment most prominent figures of Russian and Western European culture.
The Big Hall of the Moscow Conservatoire is Russia's main concert hall; and many world-famous Russian and foreign soloists and art groups see it as honor to perform there.
www.vor.ru /culture/cultarch187_eng.html   (2337 words)

  
 Studying in Québec City - Conservatoire de musique de Québec
Located just a few minutes on foot from Québec’s National Assembly and Old Québec, the Conservatoire is also close to the Plains of Abraham, an oasis of greenery in the heart of the city, and Musée national des beaux-arts du Québec, which regularly holds exhibitions that attract large numbers of visitors.
The Conservatoire de musique de Québec is housed in the same building as the Grand Théâtre de Québec, which plays host to the concerts of the Orchestre symphonique de Québec, the Théâtre du Trident, the Club musical de Québec and numerous visiting artists in such varied fields as classical music, opera, variety, theatre and dance.
The Conservatoire is readily accessible by public transit services, being served by two bus lines (Métrobus).
www.conservatoire.gouv.qc.ca /quebec/studying-in-quebec.html   (255 words)

  
 Fiche répertoire : the conservatoire   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
Bournonville knew these ballet classes from his own youth in the 1820es where he studied at the Conservatoire with the renowned Auguste Vestris as one of his teachers.
Creating the ballet of The Conservatoire -or a Marriage by Advertisement (Konservatoriet eller Et Avisfrieri) for the Royal Danish Ballet in 1849, Bournonville assembled his youth memories in a cheerful and harmless vaudeville ballet.
And this is really the key to the ballet The Conservatoire, the respect for the essential movements of the classical ballet - combined with the musical ease and the inherent grace.
www.ballet-de-marseille.com /uk/reper/conservatoire.htm   (724 words)

  
 Information about the University   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
It was the third conservatoire in Russia (after the St. Petersburg and the Moscow conservatoires).
The present Rector of the Conservatoire is Professor V.P.Lomako.
The Saratov Conservatoire is one of the founders of the German-Russian Free University.
www.informika.ru /eng/sprav1/rz27e/302e48.html   (131 words)

  
 Birmingham Conservatoire Association   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
Birmingham Conservatoire Association (BCA) is a voluntary group supporting the work of Birmingham Conservatoire (formerly the Birmingham School of Music).
Established in 1981 as the BSM Association, the membership consists of alumni, current and former members of staff, parents, friends and all those wishing to support the Association's objectives.
Membership of BCA enables you to give encouragement to the students and to support the music education experienced at Birmingham Conservatoire whilst keeping abreast of future developments and successes.
www.conservatoire.uce.ac.uk /bca.htm   (350 words)

  
 The Paris Conservatoire Concours Oboe Solos: The Gillet Years (1882-1919)   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
Vogt was appointed to a type of assistant or joint professorship at the Conservatoire in 1802,14 and in 1816 he succeeded to the senior position which he held until 1853.
When Gillet assumed the Conservatoire oboe professorship in 1881, it had been the tradition within the oboe department for the professor to prepare his students to perform Concours works by the professor himself or, occasionally, by past oboe professors.
At the Paris Conservatoire he studied piano with François Marmontel (teacher of Bizet, Debussy, and d’Indy), organ with François Benoist (Chef du chant at the Opéra), and counterpoint with Halévy.
idrs.colorado.edu /publications/journal/jnl24/paris.html   (3428 words)

  
 Wendell Cox CV (Resume): Conservatoire National des Arts et Metiers, Paris
INDEX TO C.V. Le Conservatoire National des Arts et Metiers(CNAM) is a national university offering programs to the doctoral level throughout France, elsewhere in Europe and in French overseas territories.
Conducted a conference at the Conservatoire National des Arts et Metiers in Paris on international urban and transport planning (2003).
Conducted a conference at the Conservatoire National des Arts et Metiers in Paris on the future of US intercity passenger transport in the aftermath of the "9-11" terrorist attacks (2003).
www.demographia.com /r-cnam.htm   (265 words)

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