Technique for Brahms: his 51 exercises
Brahms is known for his highly serious and deep musical language, but he also wrote a set of 51 exercises that show deep insight into how he approached the piano. Join us for a look at his personal style and technical approach!
Find the start time in your time zone by clicking the photo or following this event link:
https://app.tonebase.co/piano/live/player/brahms-51-exercises
We are going to be using this thread to gather suggestions and questions!
- What questions do you have on this topic?
- Any particular area you would like me to focus on?
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This looks like a good topic for the beginning of Brahmsvember. I can only join the first hour.
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Susan Yes it will be a good topic! Don't worry I will try and get as much information as I can into that 1st hour - for you!
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Dominic Cheli thanks Dominic. I know you will - you’re livestreams are always so informative and interesting. I sometimes go and watch the recording of the stream from when I left if I can’t stay for all of it.
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Susan Thank you for doing that Susan! I appreciate how invested you are in these live events!
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Dominic Cheli I loved how you discussed approaching his music the way he would play it - the type of body movements he favored and not to be overly virtuosic or showy. Sometimes when you hear people play music such as this too fast and smooth it loses some of its emotional depth and character.
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I am very happy with this Brahmsvember (as Susan said). I am highly interested in both live streams about Brahms and, of course, in the new community challenge. I played some of the Brahms Waltzes many years ago, when I was a young piano student and enjoyed intensely such a romantic music. Well, now I am not so young, but I certainly still love deeply this music, particularly Brahms. So, I have to dust off the old score. Thank you so much, Dominic!!
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Juan Carlos Olite Excellent to hear, Juan Carlos! I am looking forward to your videos of the waltzes - always enjoy your playing very much!
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Juan Carlos Olite I am loving this challenge as well - Brahms’ beautiful music is so rich and satisfying.
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Sorry for the abrupt end to the stream today! Network issue.
Anyway, here are the 51 exercises of Brahms! Enjoy!
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Thank you for this Livestream, Dominic! You spoke of the mental strength needed for performing Brahms's pieces. How each finger has its own "brain" so to speak. I also think that is why Brahms is more suited for mature pianists.
