Stemming from an in-depth exploration by the Baroque cello class at the Conservatoire royal de Bruxelles, our research project examined three fundamental pillars of a cellist’s craft in the 17th and 18th centuries: basso continuo, improvisation and eloquence. Having observed in practice that these historical skills are rarely mastered on the cello today with ease and theoretical clarity, we faced a considerable challenge as teachers. How could we pass on these three pillars to our cello students? Faced with a lack of resources specifically designed for our instrument, we devised a three-part teaching method, directly inspired by the learning techniques of Neapolitan conservatoires in the early 18th century. To anchor this tradition in the modern era, we have combined it with contemporary tools through the creation of a digital educational app. It is the result of this research, carried out by and with Valentin Bajou, Pierre Beaubatie, Marc Vanscheeuwijck and Hervé Douchy, which we are delighted to present to you.

Hervé Douchy, coordinator

Conservatoire royal de Bruxelles
Auditorium Joseph Jongen
17 rue du Chêne - 1000 Bruxelles

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