Workshop on expressivity in musical performance

This workshop is organized by CIRMMT Research Axis 5 (Music perception and cognition). It will take place on April 19th, in A832 (New Music Building). This workshop is free and open to all. Registration is required.

Registration

Registration is mandatory as seating is limited (35 seats): Workshop on expressivity in musical performance - registration

Description

This workshop links together current research on production, perception and education of expressivity in musical performance. After presentations by CIRMMT researchers, a discussion with Prof. Eric Clarke will follow. 

Guests / Speakers

  • Eric Clarke, University of Oxford, UK
  • Isabelle Cossette, CIRMMT, Schulich School of Music, McGill University
  • Meghan Goodchild, CIRMMT, Schulich School of Music, McGill University
  • Eric Lewis, CIRMMT, Department of Philosophy, McGill University
  • Pieter-Jan Maes, CIRMMT, Schulich School of Music, McGill University
  • Catherine Massie-Laberge, CIRMMT, Schulich School of Music, McGill University

Schedule

09:30-10:00 - Catherine Massie-Laberge and Isabelle CossetteTeaching Expressivity: Current Practices in the Instrumental Studio 

10:00-10:30 Meghan GoodchildTempo variations and perceived tension in performances of an unmeasured prelude for harpsichord (Co-authors: Bruno Gingras, Pierre-Yves Asselin & Stephen McAdams)

10:30-10:45 - Coffee break

10:45-11:15Pieter-Jan MaesTiming control of discrete and continuous movements in cello playing

11:15-12:00 - Panel discussion with Eric Clarke and Eric Lewis.

12:00-13:00 - Lunch (provided)