Duo-Sonata Performance Masterclass for Pianists – English

Introduction

After participating, organizing and coaching in several masterclass programs I have come to deeply appreciate the relevance for string players of having a good accompaniment pianist to deveope knowledge of pieces and building up performance repertoire. It is a privilege for the “melodic” instrument students to have a professional more experiences musician (pianist) performing with them and guiding them.

But what about the pianists themselves? In my opinion they also deserve the opportunity to learn by performing with professional “accompaniment musicians” and being chaperoned in their journey of becoming a professional themselves.

In this course we would like to offer the same experience we “melodic” instrumentalists have to the piano students and for once exchange roles: putting proudly ourselves, experienced string players, at the service of piano students for them to learn and expand their knowledge in the Duo- Sonata repertoire.

Masterclass Program Details

Masterclass Purpose

1. Learning the key features of duo playing:

– Understanding the importance of communication and partnership in a duo.
-Learning how to blend both interpretations together to form a unified artistic vision.
-Respecting each other’s space and contributions and creating a seamless blend where neither overshadows the other.
-Being aware of the depth of understanding needed, both music and your partner, in order to be able to transmit it to the audience.
-The students will also learn duo rehearsing techniques and how to prepare a duo performance in a few days.

2. Having the opportunity to play with a professional violinist
This will not only give students inspiration but also provide a deeper learning experience.

Masterclass Process

During 4 project days piano students will rehearse and analyse violin and piano sonatas together with a professional violinist. 3 full sonatas will be prepared and performed in a final concert.

Course structure:

Analysis Phase
In a seminar format the 3 sonatas will be analysed by the students and teacher together. Form, harmony, historical background, emotional significance, style and other special features of the piece will be highlighted.

Rehearsal/Masterclass Phase
The teacher and students will have time to apply the knowledge acquired during the analysis days and share musical ideas as well as practice the challenging passages of the piece. Students are expected to attend the rehearsals of their colleagues. The students will learn duo rehearsing techniques and how to prepare a duo performance in a few days.

Course timeline

Day 1: Analysis of all sonatas (3 Seminars, each 2h)
Day 2 and 3: open rehearsals/masterclasses (3 opened rehearsals, each 90 min)
Day 4: Dress rehearsal and evening concert

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Any Questions?

Please contact with:
Javier Carbone
mainzervirtuosi@gmail.com