Group Lesson - Saturday, February 28th, 2009

Just click on the "Picasa" symbol on the bottom right hand corner of the slideshow - then click on the "Album - Group Lesson" to view the videos in their entirety .... Enjoy!

L.V.Beethoven op.10 n.1. Adagio Molto

Another interpretation of the Adagio movement

Piano Sonata No 5 in C minor, Op 10-1- Allegro molto e con brio Ludwig van Beethoven

This is titled wrong ... it's actually the second "Adagio" movement ...

Beethoven: Sonata No.5 op.10/1 (Video 1/3) W.Nänni C.Bechstein Centrum Hamburg Klavierunterricht

First Movement Only

2 Version of Chopin's "Valse Brilliante" in A Flat Major

This post is for Christopher ... currently learning the "Valse Brilliante" in A flat major by Chopin. The first is a very old recording of Alexander Brailowsky, the second is Lang Lang (Note: Lang Lang the very coveted Chopin prize at a very young age ... hear the difference in the interpretation?) As per our discussion on interpretation (RE: to tie or not to tie ??? that is the question :o),it's difficult to tell in the measures we were analyzing if they are 'tying' the bottom notes ... hmmmm ....listen closely and let me know what you think ...

Aside from the 'tied note issue', listen to the variances in rubato and tempo choices: which do you prefer?

WELCOME "BACH" !!!!

A warm and 'sunny' summer greeting to you all! I hope everyone has been enjoying their summer break ... It's been a fun and busy summer for our family - but I am definitely looking forward to share all my exciting new musical ideas with you all in September ... And it's only 21 days away!!!

Lessons begin the week of September 2nd to 4th (depending on your lesson day). All post-dated cheques should be in before September 1st and make sure to bring your binders (including paper please! :o) on your first lesson.

I hope your "BLACK KEY COMPOSITIONS" are coming along nicely - I am really looking forward to hearing them when you return ...

Make sure you check out a new link I found (down on the left hand side of this page) to the NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC WORLD MUSIC site. It is a fabulous resource and is sure to broaden your musical vocabulary ... Have fun exploring and listening!

See you soon ...

CONGRATULATIONS!!!

The LCM Exam marks are in! Congratulations to all of my students who passed with flying colours (or maybe we should say 'bravura melodies'! ... piano humour :o)

An extra special congratulations to Matthew who achieved the highest LCM mark in our studio of 92% (with a 20/20 on his Playful Plesiosaurs).

You have all put forth tremendous efforts - your hard work has paid off and I give you a standing ovation for your determination and achieving lofty musical goals ...

WAY TO GO ON YOUR LCM EXAMS!

Our Year End Celebration

Well done to all our fabulous pianists this morning! You performed with poise, courage and passion ... and I am very proud of all of you :o) Your stories and music were greatly enjoyed and I particularily appreciated how unique each of your "Musical Sentences" were - What a fun celebration to end our year of hard work ... Bravo!

I've included a link to an online Web Album for photo sharing - please let me know if you have any questions on how to download the album.

I hope everyone enjoys their summer break - I look forward to hearing all your tales of sunshine and laughter ... make sure to work in 'some' time for creativity at your pianos too! Don't forget to work on your compositions on 'black keys only' ... I can hardly wait to hear your creations!!

All the best - I will miss you ... we'll see you in September!

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YEAR END RECITAL - SATURDAY, JUNE 7th

10am until 12pm

Please watch your email for address details!

This year's theme for our Year End Recital is "MUSICAL SENTENCES" and as you all know, we've been working very hard to prepare pieces that have a story to tell.

All accompanying stories are to be prepared no later than Thursday, May 29th and a copy handed into me, if I will be reading these for you at the recital. Otherwise, we'll review your stories at lesson and you can bring them with you to the recital.

There are a few requests regarding the Year End Recital to "play along" with our theme ... Please come dressed in appropriate "SUMMER CASUAL" attire to celebrate our end of year. Also, please include a HAT or ITEM of your chosing to represent the musical story that your are performing.

Families are asked to bring enough FINGER SANDWICHES for 5 people (approximately 5-6 sandwiches cut into 4). Sweets and drinks will be provided.

One last important "note" :

PLEASE REMEMBER TO BOW AFTER PERFORMING

to thank your audience for their appreciation

I am really looking forward to hearing all of your MUSICAL SENTENCES !!! Keep up the good work ...