Geneva

Traverso

In an effort to imitate the humanity in the music of the past on historical flutes, the traverso class proposes to explore the repertoires of the Renaissance within the confines of the classical era and the first Romantics.

Under the guidance of its professor Johanna Bartz, a renowned soloist and chamber musician, the traverso class at the Haute école de musique de Genève (HEM) prepares its students for a multifaceted career in music, ranging from the interpretation of the soloist repertoire to that of polyphonic and orchestral works, but also to the teaching and passing on of knowledge.

The class puts a sizable inventory of instruments at its students’ disposal, from a consort of Renaissance flutes to flutes with 6 or 8 keys.

Moreover, the students are encouraged to take part in numerous activities arranged by the HEM’s department of early music, which regularly invites eminent performers and researchers from all over the world to give Masterclasses and seminars. The goal is to encourage the development of a thoughtful approach, with a view to achieving a deeper contextualization of the practice and repertoire of their instrument.

Finally, the traverso class regularly collaborates with the HEM’s other departments, and with internationally acclaimed Swiss ensembles, on ‘side-by-side’ artistic projects, which constitute a real gateway to the professional world.

Teachers

Johanna Bartz

Professeure de traverso

Flûtiste renommée originaire du nord de l'Allemagne, Johanna Bartz excelle à l'échelle internationale. Enseignante de flûte traversière Renaissance à la Schola Cantorum Basiliensis depuis 2016, elle dirige également astrophil & stella et se produit en tant que musicienne invitée avec des ensembles prestigieux à travers l'Europe. Polyvalente, elle explore la musique co-contemporaine et électronique, tout en partageant son expertise lors de conférences dans des institutions renommées (Mozarteum de Salzbourg, l'UdK de Berlin, l'ESMAE de Porto, l'ESMUC de Barcelone). En parallèle à ses engagements académiques, Johanna Bartz co-fonde la plateforme d'artistes "Phosphenes" et laisse une marque durable dans l'enregistrement musical, contribuant à de nombreux CD et émissions de radio. Lauréate de multiples prix internationaux, elle apportera dès septembre 2024 son excellence musicale à la Haute école de musique de Genève, inspirant les étudiants par sa passion. Site internet de Johanna Bartz

Photographie de Johanna Bartz

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