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Workshop by professional cellist to address music injuries

By David Gonnerman '90
September 29, 2003

Minnesota Orchestra cellist Janet Horvath will present her two-hour workshop ?Playing (less) Hurt? at 6:30 p.m. Monday, Sept. 29, in Urness Recital Hall at St. Olaf College. The workshop, which addresses injury prevention for musicians, is based on her book of the same name published in 2002. The workshop is free and open to the public.

?Musicians face many challenges: a highly competitive environment, performance anxiety, demanding repertoire, years of solitary practice and awkward postures,? says Horvath. ?The hectic pace of rehearsals and performances added to this mix often results in the very real risk of pain an injury.? Her workshop will address these unique health issues as they relate to a variety of instruments and different parts of the body.

Contact David Gonnerman at 507-646-3315 or gonnermd@stolaf.edu.