Group 4
Fresh off the release of her tonebase course âInside Mozartâs Piano Sonatas,â Orli Shaham is here to help take you to the next step with your Mozart playing.
This Intensive is meant for pianists who are currently working on a movement from one of Mozartâs 18 Sonatas. Whether youâre just getting started with the âEasy Sonataâ K. 545, or are trying to polish one of his more virtuosic Sonatas, you WILL improve your improve your technique and interpretation of Mozart and Classical Sonata Form.
- Sign-Up : Thursday, November 3rd at 8 am PST
- Course Period: November 7 - 21st
- Class Size: max. 4 Groups ĂĄ 10 Participants
- Optional check-In via Zoom: Tuesday, November 15th, at 11:30am PT
ASSIGNMENT 1
ASSIGNMENT: Pick a movement from one of Mozart's 18 Sonatas to focus on over the next 2 weeks. Begin applying the stylistic, musical, and technical tips Orli gives in her course lessons and assignment video (see below). Post your progress in this thread along with questions for Orli.
Video clips are encouraged but not required!
For less experienced players, you should start with the C major, K545 1st movement. Thereâs no obligation to finish a movement in 2 weeks â you might only get through a single passage, and that's okay! And overachievers are welcome to work on more than one movement.
What matters is how much you can develop your skills within whatever scope youâre comfortable with. If youâre working on a Fantasy, Rondo, Adagio, or other Mozart piece thatâs not a Sonata, thatâs fine. But we encourage you to study a movement from a Sonata as well.âInside Mozartâs Piano Sonatasâ:
https://app.tonebase.co/piano/home?tbModal=courseModal&tbModalSlug=orli-shaham-inside-mozarts-piano-sonatas
- REQUIRED: (1) Watch the âQuick tipsâ video first, and try the warm up and exercises Orli recommends before your practice sessions; (2) Watch the Intro video on the History & Style of the Sonatas; (3) Watch the 1st, 2nd, or 3rd movement video corresponding with you sonata.
- OPTIONAL: You may benefit from studying the video on âOrnamenting Mozartâ and âMozart in Minor,â to the extent that it applies to your piece.
ZOOM LINK:
Join Zoom Meeting
https://us06web.zoom.us/j/85416214066?pwd=UkxPdGtya2FVRjA2RWxhYnRmcERFUT09
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Mozart Group 4 Dear all, Here is Orli's wonderful Zoom check-in call from last week, in case you missed it or wanted to revisit it. She also wanted to pass along this message:
It was so great to meet some of you on our Zoom call last week. I'm so glad you've all been inspired by Mozart, as I have. I hope he continues to bring you many hours of joy. So thankful for incredible music and our musical community. Happy Thanksgiving to all who celebrate!
Have fun practicing!
-Orli
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Ben Laude thanks very much for this, Ben. So many good tips were shared on the call, I am going to view it again.
Thanks Ben and Orli orlishaham for the 2 week intensive. Thanks to all fellow participants who shared their thoughts and videos. It is really nice sharing with so many people who like Mozart's sonatas! :)
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Ben Laude + orlishaham many thanks for this fantastic video (and for recording/sharing after the fact)! Finally got to it and it's just loaded with valuable info. I took a ton of notes and tucked them into my Mozart sonata edition for easy reference.
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