Workshop Video - Playing Beyond Notation: Bach, Rameau, Corelli

This is the recording of the original workshop which took place on Jun. 14th, 2025. Once registered, you'll be able to access the workshop video in your Eventbrite account.

In this interactive online workshop, I'll be using three pieces to demonstrate how music notation can only suggest how the music should go on a very basic level, and that there's so much more that needs to be understood and brought forth in our interpretation of it. Especially in baroque music, where we often have relatively "simpler" note values and/or repetitive rhythms, it can seem trivial or boring at first sight.

The following pieces we'll be looking at may not appear advanced , but it is exactly the understanding of style, phrasing, and aesthetics that will truly bring endless enjoyment for the performer as well as do expressive justice to the music:

-"Andante" from J.S. Bach's Sonata in E minor for Flute and Continuo, BWV 1034,

-"Musette" from J.Ph. Rameau's Opera ""Les fêtes d'Hébé", arr. by M. Blavet

-"Mvt. II. Allegro" from A. Corelli's Sonata IV in G major, arr. for flute and continuo from his Op. V violin sonatas.

What you will learn:

• Understanding the difference between notation and music
• Clarifications on some myths regarding historical performance
• Finding the gesture in music and play in a way that's stylish and effortless
• Develop more refined hearing to turn "simple" notes into compelling phrases, and expand your enjoyment of the music

Both modern and historical flutists are warmly welcomed! BRING YOUR INSTRUMENT.

Presence at the live session is not required but highly recommended. The session will be recorded and all registrants will have access to the recording for 3 months afterwards. Music and other materials for the workshop will be distributed around one week beforehand.

Look forward to taking your playing to the next level!

Tickets and Discounts⚡️

• 37€ Regular Admission. Video will be accessible as long as this platform exists.
• 25€ Student Rate for full-time music students studying at a higher-education institution. Please email Teddie at teddietalkstraverso(at)gmail.com with your proof of enrollment and registration will be processed from there.
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About Teddie Hwang, founder of "Teddie Talks Traverso"

www.teddiehwang.com

Teddie Hwang is fascinated by the timbre and vocal qualities of the baroque traverso. Based in Germany, she has a special focus in chamber music and multimedia collaborations. She has given workshops on historical performance at institutions such as the San Francisco Conservatory of Music, the School of Music at the University of Victoria BC, and the Irish World Academy of Music and Dance. Teddie studied traverso with Wilbert Hazelzet and received her Master's degree in Historical Flute Performance from the Koninklijk Conservatorium Netherlands. She holds a Bachelor's degree in Music and Germanic Studies from Indiana University USA, where she studied modern flute with Kathryn Lukas and graduated with high distinction. She is a winner of the Baroque Flute Artist Competition held by the National Flute Association of America. She has also adjudicated for its competitions and is currently a member of their Historical Flutes Committee.

Teddie is a member of Early Music America, The National Flute Association, and the Kulturkreis Wallauer Fachwerk. She also participates yearly in the REMA European Early Music Day with her special talks and programs.

Despite its minimalistic simplicity, the above "Musette" by J. Ph. Rameau is a beautiful example of how we need to look past the notation to bring out the true essence and expression of the music.

Click here to read Teddie's blog post "Don't express notes".

We'll be taking a look at this Corelli movement and see how we can make sense of those repetitive patterns so that baroque music doesn't just sound like a piece of flat wallpaper, but rather something that has depth, form, and movement.

One of the main things to remember for music of this period is to often DIMINUENDO toward the end of a slur. Lighten, RELEASE your sound.

What others say:

"Teddie's workshops are a fantastic learning experience! She creates such a friendly environment and explains things in such a clear manner that the workshops can apply to anyone at any level. Her knowledge of the Baroque era and her perspectives are inspiring and very valuable!" - Elizabeth Pogue, USA

"Teddie's workshops on French Baroque music are a rare gift! She fills them with pertinent research materials, and demonstrates passages from manuscript facsimiles. This is the real deal; in a few short minutes, students are learning how to make fine adjustments that transform straightforward playing into something nuanced and shimmering. Teddie's own playing is just beautiful, and the examples are always perfectly chosen. While I've a long way to go, these workshops have certainly helped my playing, and I would heartily recommend them to anyone." - Joanna Demers, University of Southern California, Thornton School of Music

"Teddie was very organized and inspiring. I would love to keep learning more and if I have the chance to do it in person one day. Thank you very much Teddie."