Introduction to Harpsichord Maintenance with Andrew Wooderson

Introduction to Harpsichord Maintenance with Andrew Wooderson
Date and time
05 Jun 2024 (10:30am - 4:30pm)
Location

Royal Birmingham Conservatoire - Workshop 3

200 Jennens Road, B4 7XR

Price

£40 - incudes admission to the Lunchtime Recital with Robin Bigwood and an evening concert featuring Conservatoire musicians performing repertoire from the 16th to 18th centuries.

Booking Information

Wheelchair users are entitled to concessionary priced tickets with a complimentary companion seat.

Guide dogs are welcome at Royal Birmingham Conservatoire venues. If you wish to bring a guide dog or wheelchair, please let the Events Office know by calling 0121 331 5909.

An 18th century Harpsichord

This practical course is aimed at owners of harpsichords, spinets, virginals and other early plucked keyboard instruments.

Learn how to take care of your instrument, in this practical guide to regulation, stringing and tuning.

Andrew Wooderson is an experienced harpsichord maker, restorer and repairer, and has been running courses in Basic Harpsichord Maintenance and Tuning since 1998. 

No tools or specialist supplies are necessary. For queries of the content of the workshop, please email Andrew, contact@woodersonharpsichords.co.uk

As part of RBC Harpsichord Day also featuring a Lunchtime Recital with Robin Bigwood and an evening concert featuring Conservatoire musicians performing repertoire from the 16th to 18th centuries.