Sofia

Nov 10-14, 2020

PANCHO VLADIGEROV HOUSE MUSEUM

Due to the current unpredictable pandemic situation, we are not scheduling institutes at the moment. These pages list institutes that generally take place once a year. Please register for our newsletter to recieve updates on actual institute dates as they arise.

Alan Fraser teaches in Sofia for the first time, in an event co-sponsored by the Pancho Vladigerov Museum and the Academy of Music in Sofia.


PanchoVladigerovHouse
   The Museum


SCHEDULE


This typical schedule will be modified according to the makeup and needs of the group.


DAILY SCHEDULE
9:00-11:00 2 Lessons
11:15-12:15 Group ATM (Please bring your own yoga mat or blanket for this class.)
12:15-1:45 Lunch
2:00-4:00 2 Lessons
4:15-5:00 Coffee - Seminar
5:00-7:00 2 Lessons
7:00 Evening Meal & Chill Out

SEMINAR TOPICS
Monday A Physical Approach is the Most Musical Approach (given as a part of the Opening Reception, 19:30)
Tuessday The Arches of the Hand - Source of Orchestral Sound & Virtuosic Speed
Wednesday The Thumb Carries It All
Thursday The Arm & the Anti-Gravity Function
Friday Pianimals - A New Piano Method
Saturday Closing recital (optional participation)
Closing dinner & wrapup

TRAVEL




GETTING THERE

The Institute will take place at
10, Yakubitsa Street
1164 Sofia

Click here for travelling directions to the Pancho Vladigerov House Museum in southeast Sofia.

The State Music Academy is located at
бул. Евлоги Георгиев 94
1505 Oborishte
Sofia
Click here for travelling directions to the Pancho Vladigerov State Music Academy in southeast Sofia.


ACCOMMODATION




LODGING

There are many hotels in Sofia, all easily available at Booking.com.

MEALS

There are many restaurants within walking distance of the museaum.


Berlin Restaurant
   Sofia - Neighbourhood Restaurant


REGISTER




FEES & REGISTRATION

The "Pancho Vladigerov" House Museum will be handling all the registration details. Please contact: Pancho Vladigerov Museum email.


BEFORE & AFTER THE INSTITUTE




INFORMATION SHEET & FOLLOWUP QUESTIONNAIRE

After registration, please come back to fill out this PARTICIPANT INFORMATION FORM.

After you have completed your institute, please come back to fill out this FOLLOWUP QUESTIONNAIRE. This helps evaluate your experience, tailor your ongoing regime to facilitate further progress, and fine-tune the institute structure to better meet your needs.


CONTACT




ABOUT US - CONTACT

ALAN FRASER

Canadian pianist Alan Fraser gives master classes and recitals worldwide and conducts ongoing research and refinement on the ideas put forth in his three books, The Craft of Piano Playing (also in DVD), Honing the Pianistic Self-Image, and All Thumbs: Well-Coordinated Piano Technique. He is at work on several new volumes. Visit here for more on Alan Fraser.

If you have concerns or questions about your participation in the institute and would like to address them directly to Alan Fraser, send him an email.


Cancellation Policy

If you must cancel your registration, reimbursement will be as follows:
Cancellations before February 29: 100% reimbursement.
Cancellations before March 15: 75% reimbursement.
Cancellations before April 4: 50% reimbursement.
Cancellations before April 24: 25% reimbursement.
Cancellations after April 24: no reimbursement unless except in cases of doctor-certified illness or acts of God.
We reserve the right to cancel the institute due to insufficient enrolment; in this eventuality all resgistration fees will be fully refunded.