Baroque violin

talent development project

Explore Bach

Once every two to three years, the Netherlands Bach Society, in collaboration with specialized partners, organizes a talent development project for young, talented musicians up to age 18. The focus of this project is on the performance practice of Bach’s music.

The participants are mentored by specialists from the Bach Society and any guest musicians. Through a series of master classes, they work toward a concert and a recording for All of Bach. The goal of the project is to introduce young talents to historical performance practice and to deepen their understanding of Bach’s music.

The Netherlands Musical Instrument Foundation wholeheartedly supports this project and is offering the violinists the opportunity to try out a Baroque bow and a Baroque violin. The foundation will also organize a workshop on “instrument maintenance.”

How can you participate?

- Record a video of yourself playing a slow movement and a fast movement of your choice from one of Bach’s sonatas or partitas for solo violin (BWV 1001–1006)
- Upload the video to YouTube and enter the link in the registration form
- You can register until November 23

Eligibility Requirements

- You must be 18 years of age or younger at the time of registration
- You must have your parents’ permission
- You give us permission to take and use photos and video recordings
- You live no more than a 3-hour drive from Utrecht
- Any travel and accommodation expenses will not be reimbursed

Important Dates

- December 7: Announcement of selected participants
- January 16: introductory session & workshop
- January 24: individual masterclass
- January 29: performance during the Night of the Violin
- February 20: individual masterclass and try-out
- February 27: recording day

The registration form and all the detailed information can be found at: www.bachvereniging.nl/viool