An opportunity to play and perform piano duets in a beautiful setting. Prepared works will be used to explore duet playing skills in lessons, workshops, masterclasses and a final concert. A question and answer session (with Prosecco!) and a pub quiz add extra fun!
STANDARD: IMPROVER, CONFIDENT, SKILFUL
Resident: £402 Non-Resident: £292 (25% off for under 27s) Code: 25/223
What is the course about?
Benslow Music regular, Nigel Clayton, returns with Imma Setiadi for this popular course. Nigel and Imma will guide participants through some of the diverse and rewarding repertoire written for piano duet, while helping with the particular skills needed to play as a four-hand team. Preformed pairs and individual applicants are welcome, and although this is a piano duet course, there may be scope for work on two pianos.
Tutor websites: www.nigelclayton.comand www.immasetiadi.com
What will we cover?
- Explore your chosen pieces
- Interpretation and musicality
- Ways to improve ensemble particularly in piano duet settings
- Rehearsal techniques
- Repertoire knowledge
- The ability to learn music more quickly
- Spontaneity in performance and ensemble playing
- Piano ‘technique’ in general (fingering, posture, pedalling, etc.)
- Piano duets for teaching purposes
What will we accomplish? By the end of this course you will have…
- Gained more insight into your pieces
- Acquired more technical security in your piano playing
- Be able to perform with more confidence and enjoyment
- Increased familiarity with rehearsal techniques for piano duet
- Improved your quick study skills
- Developed your knowledge of repertoire for piano duet
What level is the course and do I need any particular skills?
Confident, Skilful
How will the course be taught, and will any preparation be required?
- Coaching sessions for each duet group
- Masterclass
- Workshops on piano duet related topic(s)
- Q and A session (Prosecco based...)
- Final informal concert
You will need to let the tutors know in advance what repertoire you are planning to play. Suggestions for repertoire is available upon registration.
Will music be provided in advance of the course?
Participants are requested to bring their copies with them. Further copies will most likely be available in Benslow Music’s well-stocked library. IMSLP also has a wide range of parts and scores.
Is there anything I need to bring?
- Yourself and your duet partner with plenty of good humour
- Music
- Writing equipment
What previous participants said about this course…
“This is the best course I've ever attended at Benslow Music. The quality of tuition was superb, and the air was alive with inspiration. I've never worked so hard in my life, and I'm so looking forward to the same course next year.”
“Nigel and Imma are a fantastic team. The quality of the tuition couldn't be faulted.”
“Nigel and Imma were superb, they gave very helpful feedback, were good fun and very inclusive. I learned a lot!”
“A perfect blend of individual tuition, plenary workshops and performance opportunities.”
“An opportunity to meet like-minded musicians, immerse yourself in music, learn and develop, enjoy a homely atmosphere and have fun.”