Fiddle Hell XII
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Cosa č un Fiddle Hell?
I Fiddle Hell sono eventi dove violinisti, suonatori di violino tradizionale, jazz o popolare ("fiddle") e, generalmente, persone interessate al violino si possono incontrare, scambiarsi idee, provare strumenti, suonare (anche in pubblico), passare tempo e divertirsi insieme, seguire workshop, bere della buona birra, ecc. I Fiddle Hell sono attualmente sponsorizzati e organizzati dalla comunitą online Fiddle Forum.
Forse il modo migliore di descrivere un Fiddle Hell č riportarne la descrizione data nel sito ufficiale, vedere qui sotto (in inglese).
Since its creation, the fiddle has mesmerized audiences and brought smiles to many people's faces. Its unique tone has been used in nearly every country's popular, folk, classical, and sacred music.
Musicians have used it for centuries to entertain people the world over. Many cultures have developed their own distinct music style that today's fiddlers continue to build on. Today many fiddlers are still taught by their elders, learning songs that have been played for years by their mentors and bringing in new tunes from other fiddlers they meet. We, as fiddlers, do not own the music. It has been passed to us through our ancestors and is our heritage. It is our moral responsibility to continue to share this wealth of music with others.
At The International Fiddlers Convention, a country fiddler from Missouri, Dale Hopkins, had the idea of bringing these fiddler's together. With the help of the Missouri Country Music Hall of Fame, he held the first convention in Macks Creek, Missouri in September of 2003. This event brought together many fiddlers from all over the world and gave them a chance to meet other fiddlers and hear many different styles of fiddle music. As one attendee put it, "a good time was had by all". In short it was a huge success. Fiddlers, from first year beginners to jazz musicians with years of experience, were immersed in their instrument for 3 days. They all walked away from it a better player. The spirit of sharing was extraordinary as each fiddler present took the stage to let the others hear their style.
Is this what you wanted? Just Another Festival? So what's so unique about this event? First of all its not a festival, though a festival mood does reign throughout it. It's not a fiddle camp where you pay big money to be taught for a week. One of the best aspects of it is that all fiddlers can come for free and learn. Another aspect that sets it apart, is the fact that every fiddler gets an opportunity to play on stage. Throughout the event, a fiddler will be on center stage playing in his/her own style, as all the others watch and listen. Workshops from world traveled players in many styles are offered throughout the weekend so you can hone your playing skills or learn a bit about a different style. Of course, reputable fiddle makers will be on hand to display their artistry in instrument making and help fiddlers with set-up and repair. The highlight of this exciting event, is Saturday night, as every fiddler present plays a tune together. This 15 minute event was coined "Fiddle Hell" by Dale. Finally, on Sunday the fiddlers get a chance to get together in a relaxed setting and play any type of music together that they feel like. All in all, a great three days and a wonderful opportunity to grow as a musician and person and to rub elbows with folks like you.
Gli eventi Fiddle Hell sono organizzati e discussi in questa sezione del Fiddle Forum.
Fiddle Hell UK XII Birmingham 2008
Con immenso piacere, ho partecipato al 12° Fiddle Hell, FH UK XII, tenutosi a Birmingham (UK) nel fine settimana 18-20 gennaio 2008. Ho potuto incontrare tanti amici e grandi violinisti, la maggior parte dei quali per la prima volta. Un grande ringraziamento va all'organizzatore, Pete Hartley, e a Tom, pregevole musicista e proprietario della sede dell'evento, il pub Tower of Song.
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Registrazioni audio del FH UK XII Birmingham 2008
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Online dal 4 feb 2008 | Ultimo aggiornamento: 26 settembre 2009
