Brahms Birthday Week: Learn the Secrets of Op.118 Piano Pieces
This is Brahms' Birthday Week so let's discover the secrets of one of his most famous opuses: the 6 Pieces op.118. We will discuss performance practice, stylistic considerations, technical advice, and more!
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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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Hi Dominic. No.5 Romanze in F, would you please address the 4 voices, which to emphasize at the onset or just leave all 4 voice alone? This has so often perplexed me. Thank you. Looking forward to all of op.118 Priscilla
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The party hat looks cute on Johannes! Haha!
This - especially no. 2 - is among the most beautiful piano music in the world. Gorgeous...
You give great advice, Dominic, to save the "profundities" when they are really needed/wanted.
I appreciate your interpretation, advice, tips and attention to details.
Your analogies are powerfully clear. Like the placid lake analogy, no ripples ...when playing with the Left Hand...making it smooth.
The red highlights on the score are effective. Easy to see. Thanks!
Romanze...genius...so beautifully...yes, has a deep, spiritual, other-worldly tone, feel to it.
I so appreciate the Mozart quote and the Beethoven quote, Paderewski, Chopin that you weaved into your lesson. Lovely.
Thank you to all of you who asked meaningful questions!
Thank you, Dominic!