How to play transcriptions like a Pro! (feat. Claire Huangci)
In today's stream we will be treated to performances of transcriptions of Bach and Beethoven's music by the wonderful Claire Huangci. She will then describe her process of approaching pieces NOT originally written for the piano!
Find the start time in your time zone by clicking the photo or following this event link:
https://app.tonebase.co/piano/live/player/transcriptions-claire-huangci-bach-beethoven
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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I am enjoying Claire's presentation today! Such facility and dynamism at the piano!
Thank you, Claire! Thank you, Dominic! Thank you, everyone, for the meaningful and interesting questions!
The points that speak to me:
* mirroring the "breaths" of instruments as you play on the piano to mirror the timing of the orchestra, and the way instruments interact with each other
* Thank you, Dominic, for being so attentive with the score, camera angles (the overhead view with the moving score at times - wow!), and our questions! You adapt so fluidly to the movements and promptings of the performer/presenter! It is wonderful!
* ...The freedom one has on the piano for rubati, nuances, etc. that an orchestra doesn't have
* As a pianist, it is like you are "conducting" your own version.
* About pacing and timing... "Giving too much power early is detrimental".
* Always come up with ways...to make...each moment - each fortissiomo - something very special.
* Pedal should be saved for special moments.
* The end of the second movement is lovely indeed! The "birds" are delightful!
* "particularly magical - bar 117"...
* It is "spiritual"...induces "wet eyes" has a "religious character"...