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Next Course
We are still recruiting for the workshop in July 2010. Booking deadline extended to 31 March.
Malcolm Archer has been confirmed as course leader once again.
LANGLAIS FESTIVAL ORGAN ACADEMY
26th – 30th July 2010
La Fontenelle
Marie-Louise Langlais and Sylvie Mallet from the Paris Conservatoire, will be directing an organ course to coincide with the Langlais Festival.
For more information go to www.jeanlanglais.com or email.
Come and make music in beautiful Brittany, 18 miles due south of the Mont St Michel, in the birthplace of Jean Langlais (1907 - 1991).
Brenda Dean has lived in La Fontenelle since 2003. Just after she bought her house there in 2002, she discovered the commemorative plaque on a little house behind the church where Jean Langlais was born. Recognising him as one of the most important French organists and composers of the 20th century, she began organising festivals in his honour. There have now been five annual festivals and 3 Rue du Moulin, la Fontenelle has become a centre for choral courses. The sixth Langlais Festival has now been planned for 2010 : see www.jeanlanglais.eu for more details.
The Venue
3 Rue du Moulin started life as a nobleman's house in the 17th century. It provides ideal facilities in Ille-et-Vilaine, Brittany, for course organisers, whether it be for groups of up to 40 people or small ensembles. The house has a large rehearsal room and break-out rooms such as the salon and the summer lounge, which can be used for small group work, discussions or as quiet spaces. Concerts can be held in the church of Saint-Samson in la Fontenelle as well as in local churches at Pontorson, Combourg, Fougères, St Malo and the cathedral of Dol-de-Bretagne.
The Location
La Fontenelle is a 45 minute drive away from the ferryport at St Malo or Dinard Airport, 60 minutes from Rennes, and 90 minutes from Caen. There are numerous gîtes (houses to rent), chambres d'hôte (guest houses), hotels and campsites in the area, and there is a good restaurant in the village.
"This week has been such a pleasure for all of us. Thank you for not only mobilising the French community but for allowing us to meet each other and make music. We are so grateful for everything you have done to make this week special for us."