Philip Venables

A composer of ferocious dramatic instincts
— Alex Ross

Tag: Teaching

  • Composing for Stage workshop at Camp FR

    Composing for Stage workshop at Camp FR

    I’ll be spending a week at the gorgeous CAMP FR in the Pyrenées from August 2nd–7th running a workshop / masterclass on Composing for Stage. The immersive week will explore a range of approaches to musical storytelling, music theatre, opera, song and theatre, through making short scenes, individual guidance/tuition, debate, looking at other works, etc.

    CAMP FR has recording facilities, an arts library, digital editing suites and other facilities, and there will be some optional mountain expeditions including ascent of Mont Ceint and the spectacular Cascade d’Ars.

    You can sign up for the course here, and there is information about bursaries and other financial assistance here.

  • Featured composer at PLUG Festival

    Featured composer at PLUG Festival

    From 6th—10th May, I will be the featured composer at the PLUG Festival, a contemporary music festival at the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland in Glasgow. The PLUG Festival predominantly features the work of student composers from the conservatoire in an packed schedule of chamber concerts. I will be giving some consultation lessons to young composers there, and presenting a seminar on my work. On the final night of the festival, the Glasgow New Music Expedition will perform Illusions alongside some other new works by both students and established composers, all conducted by Richard Baker.