The Art of Lied 2024
Music Festival and Mastercourse
Featuring: A Deep Dive into Schubert’s Winterreise
A Summer Program for Singers and Pianists Who Love Lieder
July 19 – July 27
We believe in collaborating artists
That’s why we invite you to come experience nine days of intensive collaborative music training with two experts of art song in the city of Kitchener, Ontario!
Embark on a musical journey by teaming up with a talented singer or pianist in a collaborative duo. Delve into the world of Lieder under the guidance of two seasoned performers and educators in exclusive public masterclasses.
Explore Schubert’s song cycle Winterreise in exquisite detail with two dedicated masters of the piece. Perform a section of the work in a collaborative concert with your peers. And… also bring all the Lieder you have always wanted to polish and perform!
Discover the vibrant twin cities of Kitchener-Waterloo, Ontario as you refine your performance abilities. Savor the wealth of restaurants offering a diverse variety of ethnic cuisines. Learn, practice, and perform your art in the atmosphere of its beautiful, historic churches.
Meet the Faculty
Daniel Lichti
Bass-Baritone, Professor Emeritus of Voice
Celebrating 50 years of professional life since his operatic debut at the 1974 Stratford Festival, Daniel Lichti is recognized as one of Canada’s finest bass-baritones, performing internationally and with many of North America’s leading Orchestras and Choral organizations. Among his extensive discography are five critically acclaimed Lieder recordings of collections by Franz Schubert, Johannes Brahms, Robert Schumann, and Hugo Wolf.
Laetitia Bougnol
Pianist, Professor of Accompaniment
Elle est professeur d’accompagnement au piano au Conservatoire de Lyon (CRR) et chargée de cours au CNSMD de Lyon. Après avoir été la pianiste accompagnatrice et assistante pendant dix ans de la classe de Philippe Bernold, elle a été accompagnatrice au CNSMD de Paris. Actuellement, elle accompagne la classe de violon de Jean Lénert à la Schola Cantorum de Paris. Laetitia Bougnol se produit régulièrement au sein de l’Orchestre de l’Opéra de Lyon, de l’Orchestre philharmonique de Radio France et de l’Orchestre
philharmonique de Luxembourg.
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Develop your artistry, whether a Pianist or a Singer
We look forward to helping you refine your skills, and to sharing our love of music with you!