The advanced performance workshop is for pianists playing at Grade 8 standard and above, comprising two three-hour sessions. This insightful class will address issues of interpretation and style as well as dealing with aspects of technique and performance practice.
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This practical workshop is designed to help you polish repertoire to a performance standard and examine interpretation. It aims to help you see the music within its larger historic/stylistic concept while at the same time helping you to focus on particular details to achieve your best performance. The class is limited to 8 performers who will play a 20 minute session each on both evenings. Please consider these time constraints when choosing your repertoire, as you may wish to present just short section of a piece to allow time to work on it with the tutor.
What will we cover?
You are expected to bring one or two pieces to the class which have been well prepared in advance. Please let the music office know your choices in advance so that we can inform the tutor and all students of the repertoire before the first session. You may find it helpful to bring study-scores to follow your classmate’s repertoire. Repertoire choices should be sent to: music@citylit.ac.uk.
What will I achieve? By the end of this course you should be able to...
- Make informed expressive decisions about stylistic issues such as articulation, phrasing and pedalling and realise them in your playing. - Understand how to interpret notational/editorial ambiguities in the context of the style and period. - Respond to constructive critique. - Be able to deliver an assured performance of your repertoire.
What level is the course and do I need any particular skills?
You must play to a minimum standard of Grade 8 and be able to respond quickly to the suggestions of the tutor. You need to be able to follow written and verbal instruction in English and engage in class discussions. Please note that entry onto this course is subject to approval by the Head of Piano.
How will I be taught, and will there be any work outside the class?
Tuition will take place in a masterclass format, including tutor demonstration and group listening/discussion. You need to prepare your piece well beforehand. Although encouraged, you are not expected to play from memory.
Are there any other costs? Is there anything I need to bring?
Please bring along two copies of the music you are playing; one for you and one for the tutor. Please inform the music office of the repertoire you intend to play well in advance - music@citylit.ac.uk. If you are unsure as to the suitability of your repertoire, please contact Lewis Kesterton, Head of Piano for advice - lewis.kesterton@citylit.ac.uk.
When I've finished, what course can I do next?
If you are not already receiving regular piano tuition, you may be interested in enrolling on one of City Lit's Advanced Piano Workshops (contact the music department for advice to determine which level is suitable).
We’re sorry. We don’t have a bio ready for the tutor of this class at the moment, but we’re working on it! Watch this space.
Please note: We reserve the right to change our tutors from those advertised. This happens rarely, but if it does, we are unable to refund fees due to this. Our tutors may have different teaching styles; however we guarantee a consistent quality of teaching in all our courses.
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This insightful class will address issues of interpretation and style as well as dealing with aspects of technique and performance practice.You are expected to bring one or two pieces to the class which have been well prepared in advance. Please let the music office know your choices in advance so that we can inform the tutor and all students of the repertoire before the first session. You may find it helpful to bring study-scores to follow your classmate’s repertoire. 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