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Re: What's the last LIVE concert you attended!
I attended a local community performance by three local pianists, organized by our local nonprofit that runs 50 or more free classical concerts a year. The theme of this concert was “water music”.
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- 9 mths ago
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Re: What is your favorite piano brand?
Steinway and Yamaha. I love the Steinway sound, unique as a result of the woods used and its manufacturing processes. I bought my first one at Steinway & Sons in NYC many years ago.…
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- 10 mths ago
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Re: What is the most accessible piano concerto(s) for a first-timer?
You’re right about the Grieg concerto, but also take a look at the two Chopin concertos. All the best!
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- 10 mths ago
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Re: Piano teacher
Additional input re: piano teacher qualifications. All teachers at my school have a Master’s degree in piano pedagogy. And many have a PhD in piano performance.…
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- 1 yr ago
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Re: Piano teacher
Sounds like you need a new teacher. I recommend looking for a reputable music school in your area and selecting a teacher there. Private instruction is too uneven and unpredictable,…
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- 1 yr ago
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Re: What's the last LIVE concert you attended!
I’m in week three of our Seattle Chamber Music Society’s summer festival. Each week features various pianists: Andrew Armstrong, Alessio Bax, Inon Barnatan,…
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- 1 yr ago
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Re: “Who are pianists that you think more people should know about?”
@Marianne Ditto re: Sokolov. I would also add Arcadi Volodos to the list.
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- 1 yr ago
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Re: Preparing for a Master Class
@Nina BR It is indeed. And there are world class different interpretations of it, Horowitz vs Krystian Zimerman. Zimerman has a recording of all Schubert Impromptus.…
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- 1 yr ago
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Re: Preparing for a Master Class
@Nina BR Op 90 No 4 in A flat major. That middle section led to this discussion. And frankly, it still sounds to me more like Schumann.
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- 1 yr ago
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Re: Preparing for a Master Class
@Nina BR You’re all set then. In the Masterclass I was referring to, I was playing a Schubert Impromptu. “It’s Schubert, not Schumann” was the biggest feedback I received, which led to history,…
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- 1 yr ago
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Re: Preparing for a Master Class
All good advice. I would add that boning up on the composer and analytical aspects of the piece you choose is also helpful. In one Masterclass, I was asked about when the piece was written,…
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- 1 yr ago
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Re: Practicing on Electric Pianos YouTube Video!
Thanks for the video, Robert. Interesting tips and perspectives. I grew up in major cities and small rooms and always had an upright piano. Love the Steinway uprights.…
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- 1 yr ago
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Re: Returning pupil
I’m a student and not a teacher. And I have to echo others’ remarks. I don’t expect or need my teacher to know the repertoire. I just need guidance, either musical or technical, or how-to coaching.…
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- 1 yr ago
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Re: What's the most surprising thing you have learned about the piano?
The effects of piano playing on the brain were the biggest surprise to me. Check this out: https://pianu.com/blog/learning-piano-benefits-your-brain
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- 1 yr ago
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Re: What is your practice and preparation routine a few days before and the day of the performance?
@Khaled Kudos! For those of us in the “older” age bracket, winning is difficult if not impossible. Competitions tend to focus on weeding out the most promising young musicians for a possible future…
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- 1 yr ago
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Re: What is your practice and preparation routine a few days before and the day of the performance?
@Khaled It’s a livestream entitled “Prepare for a performance … away from the piano”.
- Tanya
- 1 yr ago
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Re: What is your practice and preparation routine a few days before and the day of the performance?
The following routine worked wonders for me in preparation for a Bach competition, on advice of my teacher at the time. For two weeks, I played everything very-very slowly, at least three times,…
- Tanya
- 1 yr ago
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Re: What is your favorite album/recording?
Murray Perahia Plays All Bach Concertos. Exquisite music and playing.
- Tanya
- 1 yr ago
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Re: How do you memorize music?
Very helpful document and summary of your session on the topic. Thank you. I’m happy to share the specific steps I follow to memorize. Like many here, I was a professional pianist,…
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- 1 yr ago
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Re: What do you think about the tonebase Practice Plans?
Very helpful, Dominic. Love all of your sessions, btw. I found the questionnaire insightful and helpful to think about my deficiencies honestly. I’m finding the recommendations excellent,…
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- 1 yr ago
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Re: “Who are pianists that you think more people should know about?”
@Alexx Thank you. Arkadi Volodos’ Plays Brahms album is the best interpretation of Brahms piano pieces I’ve heard. He’s an amazing pianist.
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- 1 yr ago
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Re: “Who are pianists that you think more people should know about?”
@Susan I’d like to second that. Vikingur Olafsson is capable of producing the clearest pianissimos I’ve ever heard. It’s other worldly.
- Tanya
- 1 yr ago
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Re: changing piano technique
Alice, a very Merry Christmas to you too! Using your arm weight to produce a more beautiful and sonorous sound is a mark of the Russian School of music and a technique used by most great pianists.…
- Tanya
- 1 yr ago
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Re: What is the last tonebase lesson you watched?
Live Q&A with James Ehnes on Practicing Effectively.
- Tanya
- 1 yr ago
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Re: Do you have a technical routine? Please share!
I typically start with 3-5 Hanon exercises in Book 2 to help get my fingers moving. Then I play scales and arpeggios. For the latter, I especially like the Diminished 7 and Dominant 7 arpeggios,…
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- 1 yr ago
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