They spoke about composers, ballades and ballads, creepy nocturnal flutterers, stories told through music, and music written for stories. They illustrated their concert conversations with musical examples that sometimes scampered up and down the keyboard. They set the stage for exciting performances at the piano.
Preparing for Concert Conversations
Jacob, Aleksandra, John, and Sophia are compelling award-winning pianists who have a passion about sharing the art form. They also have a passion about concert conversations that reveal fascinating stories and the inventive creative processes used by composers.
As PianoArtists, during the North American and Wisconsin Youth Competitions, they were coached by musicologists and specialists who use the spoken word in performances. As fellows, they honed these skills while performing for diverse audiences.
Watch for upcoming blogs about the coaching sessions provided by PianoArts that help outstanding pianists hone skills in concert conversations that project, engage, fascinate, and provide insights that will open the audience's ears to a superior listening experiences.
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