CATHRIN PFEIFER
LOCATION
Berlin, tbd
DATE
21–23 November, 2025
COST
€380 workshop (active), 220 € (passive)
€20 concert, reduced €18, workshop participants: free
SCHEDULE
The FEN MASTER WORKSHOPS FOR ACCORDION take place from Friday to Sunday and offer ca. 10 hours of instruction (including breaks) in a small group. It is possible to participate passively, without an instrument.
Preliminary times:
Friday 2–7 p.m.
Saturday 10 a.m.–12 p.m. / 1:30–4:30 p.m.
Sunday 10 a.m.–2 p.m.
FEN MASTER WORKSHOP – WORLD MUSIC ON THE ACCORDION 21–23/11/2025
In this inspiring MASTER WORKSHOPS, we will dive into the fascinating world of musical styles that make the accordion such a distinctive instrument in different cultures, including the lively rhythms of South America, the charming and danceable melodies of Balfolk, and the elegant sounds of the Musette from France.
Based on the respective stylistics, we will explore grooves, develop different forms of accompaniment, delve into harmony, and discover typical embellishments that characterize each style. We will also focus on bal work and try out simple improvisations.
In doing so, we recognize how helpful it is to know the structure of harmonies in order to be able to accompany oneself and others in a varied way.
There will be enough time to respond individually to each participant, which will also benefit the others.
REQUIREMENTS
Advanced, basic knowledge of harmony in both hands, knowledge of music notation
THE INSTRUCTOR
Born and living in Berlin, Cathrin Pfeifer received her first accordion lessons at the age of nine. Since completing her classical accordion studies, she has worked in a wide variety of musical fields and with musicians from different cultural backgrounds. From world music to avant-garde, from rock to improvised music, dance/theater and film music, new and experimental music. Over the years, she has played in various world music bands, gaining experience with Brazilian, Argentinean, African, Greek, Italian music, and musette. She currently plays solo and with her own trio TREZOULÉ, mainly performing her own compositions.
FEN CONCERT
Cathrin Pfeifer + Fe Fritschi
Saturday, November 22
More information to come