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Louis Schwizgebel
Join Louis Schwizgebel in exploring Brahms' Two Rhapsodies, Op. 79, which are among his most passionate, yet approachable works. The second, in G Minor, is more compact than the first, and more coloristic, featuring an inexorable momentum from start to finish.<br><br>Schwizgebel looks for musical solutions to technical problems, such as the opening hand crossings. These needn't feel rushed, but instead benefit from the natural time it takes to execute them, as the slight agogic accents resulting from the left hand crossings help articulate and shape the rising phrase. In the staccato chords, it is best to practice in groups to avoid clumsiness, and Schwizgebel shows how to avoid arm tension in executions.<br><br>The ensuing polyphonic passage comprises a tapestry of layers, and Schwizgebel walks you through the process of taking them apart, practicing them each in isolation, and reassembling them to ensure clarity and confidence in performance. The relentless motion of the repeating triplet march also benefits from practicing the chords alone before adding the smaller elements.<br><br>The work features magical, surreal moments not often associated with Brahms, and Schwizgebel encourages you to explore other-worldly sounds at the instrument.
Rhapsody in G Minor Op. 79 No. 2
Join Louis Schwizgebel in exploring Brahms' Two Rhapsodies, Op. 79, which are among his most passionate, yet approachable works. The second, in G Minor, is more compact than the first, and more coloristic, featuring an inexorable momentum from start to finish.
Schwizgebel looks for musical solutions to technical problems, such as the opening hand crossings. These needn't feel rushed, but instead benefit from the natural time it takes to execute them, as the slight agogic accents resulting from the left hand crossings help articulate and shape the rising phrase. In the staccato chords, it is best to practice in groups to avoid clumsiness, and Schwizgebel shows how to avoid arm tension in executions.
The ensuing polyphonic passage comprises a tapestry of layers, and Schwizgebel walks you through the process of taking them apart, practicing them each in isolation, and reassembling them to ensure clarity and confidence in performance. The relentless motion of the repeating triplet march also benefits from practicing the chords alone before adding the smaller elements.
The work features magical, surreal moments not often associated with Brahms, and Schwizgebel encourages you to explore other-worldly sounds at the instrument.
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