EARLY MUSIC COURSES IN COLLABORATION WITH UIMP

The CdM Cultural Foundation and the Menéndez Pelayo International University (UIMP) have established a collaboration to offer specialized courses in early music. These intensive programs are designed for singers and instrumentalists interested in medieval music, providing a deep immersion in historical repertoires.
In addition to theoretical training, the courses include practical activities that allow students to work directly with expert musicians from Capella de Ministrers, fostering a deeper understanding of the interpretative techniques of the period. The collaboration between UIMP and the Fundación Cultural CdM offers a unique platform for the dissemination and study of early music, contributing to the cultural and academic enrichment of the participants.

Curses 2026

MEMBRA JESU NOSTRI
Dietrich Buxtehude
UIMP Cuenca / 4 al 7 november 2026

Director: Carles Magraner
(Musician, director of Capella de Ministrers, and PhD in Music)

Aimed at singers and instrumentalists. Specifically:
2 sopranos, alto, tenor, bass, 2 baroque violins, viola da gamba, organ, theorbo, and harp

The Capella de Ministrers Foundation offers 12 grants for the course

The grants include course tuition and administrative fees. To apply for a grant, candidates must send a brief summary of their musical background and a video or mp3 (maximum 5 minutes) to be evaluated by the academic direction of the course at the UIMP students’ office.

Interested applicants must send their applications to the email address convocatories.cdm@gmail.com before October 1, 2026, including the following information:

Motivation letter
Brief summary of musical background
Video or mp3 recording performing medieval, Renaissance, or early Baroque music

Applicants will be informed individually of the decision. Applications that do not include all the required documentation will be rejected.

Information and registration

Target Audience
Aimed at early music performers who wish to deepen their knowledge of the Baroque repertoire through both practical and theoretical work. Especially intended for singers, instrumentalists, musicologists, etc.

Objectives
During the course, participants will work on early German Baroque repertoire, specifically Membra Jesu Nostri by Buxtehude. The course consists of six theoretical-practical sessions, culminating in a concert together with Capella de Ministrers. In addition to addressing historical, technical, and musical aspects, the faculty will work with students on the practical performance of this repertoire.

Methodology and Structure
The program is organized into six theoretical-practical sessions led by Carles Magraner, with the collaboration of Capella de Ministrers musicians Robert Cases and Joan Boronat. The course concludes with a concert alongside Capella de Ministrers featuring the repertoire studied during the course.

Assistant Directors:
Robert Cases / theorbo
Joan Boronat / organ

Course director: Carles Magraner

Secretary: Inés Martínez González
fundacio@culturalcdm.eu / 672 220 090‬