A Workshop for Artists and Teachers
June 26-30, 2010
Evelyne Brancart, Director
Course Information
Evelyne Brancart will share her concept of playing the piano through all the different aspects of technique: Kinesthetic, Physical, Mental, Aural and Tactile.
Subjects will include:
Shoulder, upper arm, elbow and wrist
Building a hand position
The thumb
Alignment
Finger’s attack
Finger’s release
Shift
Pivotation
Rotation
Fingering
Practicing
Pedaling
Memorization
Chopin etudes
Each subject will be explored to demonstrate the most effective positions and movement's use in relation to motion, sound, and style. The last sessions will be dedicated to personal, practical advice to participants (at the piano). Participants are encouraged to bring scores (whole, parts or passages) and will be able to address questions or problems on any of the subjects.
This seminar will be of interest to professional pianists, teachers, students and advanced amateurs.
