Set in idyllic, rugged coastal surroundings, Prussia Cove, on the western tip of Cornwall, has been chosen to host the first Flute Retreat — a course run by musicians for musicians. We have limited the number of students (all adults) to around 20 in order to ensure a fully active musical environment, as well as to maximise comfort. The rate of £350 includes full board and is based on a shared room. It may be possible (for an additional charge) to accommodate you in a room on your own, but if this a prerequisite please contact Gillian before completing the application. You may stay on the Sunday night for a small additional charge and, subject to availability, there may also be scope to extend your stay beyond that. Please ask for details.

There will be opportunities for ensemble playing (and pianist Mark Tanner will be on hand), tuition (within a group setting), as well as mini lectures on topics related to musical study and performance. We anticipate players of around grade 8, although it is very likely that some students will be somewhat more advanced, lending the ensembles greater flexibility of repertoire. This year especial attention will be given to Bach and Mozart. The emphasis will be on practical music-making, but a variety of optional leisure activities will be laid on for your delectation.

With Atarah, Gillian Poznansky, Mark Tanner

For further details on the 2010 Prussian Cove Flute Course please see the attached PDF.

Young Flautists

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Young Flautists with Atarah

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Photos from the Atarah’s French Flexi-Flute Course for Students – 30th March to 7 April 2010

Lily Chapnik (Atarah’s daughter), featured on the clarinet aged 15, playing Zigeunerweisen (Sarasate) at the Celebration of Hope Benefit Concert, November 22, 2009. Introduced by Atarah Ben-Tovim.

Atarah speaks about her life as a fluatist and musician, part 2.

Atarah speaks about her life as a fluatist and musician, part 1.

Keiko Matsui plays an piece called “Light Above the Trees” accompanied by piano.

In this video David Zasloff is playing the Shakuhachi Flute.

For further information on the Japanese Shakuhachi flute see this Wiki article http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shakuhachi

In this video Raga Shivranjani is playing what he describes as a light indian classical Rāga. Rāga’s are associated with different times of the day, or with seasons and can be either religious or secular. Raga says that the mood of this rāga is contemplative and there is no specific time of the day associated with it

Flute Course: Southwest France for Advanced Adult flute-players

Atarah Ben-Tovim, MBE, Hon DMus, invites flautists to her beautiful converted farmhouse and flute museum two kilometres from River Dordogne (near Bergerac airport).

Intensive personal coaching from Atarah Ben-Tovim, for a small number of Diploma-level and post-Diploma adults. Detailed work on solos with piano accompaniment, concertos with flute orchestra accompaniment, finesse and flute chamber music and teaching issues. Optional culture/historical tour with Atarah’s author husband.

Great food at home and local restaurants. Unlimited wine! Flute house party atmosphere with great company! Heated pool. Local markets.

Course Fee: TBC dependent on the exchange rate! About 540 euros per person, including accommodation, all meals and transport from Bergerac airport or local railway station. Budget flights to Bergerac from Stanstead, Southampton, Birmingham, Bristol, Luton, Liverpool, Exeter, East Midlands, Leeds, Glasgow

For further details: atarahflute@wanadoo.fr or call 0033 557 474428