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Take a deep dive into Ravel's Ondine from Gaspard de la nuit with improvisation master Noam Sivan. In this two-part series, Sivan first presents a performer's analysis, illuminating the work's melodies, harmonies, and form in relation to Bertrand's poem about a seductive and deadly water nymph. Sivan continues his exploration with a complete performance of Ondine followed by melodic and harmonic improvisation exercises and a complete improvisation in the style of Ravel.
Ondine – Harmony and Form
What makes Ondine so alluring? Join improvisation master Noam Sivan for an in-depth performer's analysis of one of Ravel's most enduring masterpieces. You'll learn how the work's form, melody, harmony, and character are precisely aligned with poetic stanzas about a bewitching water nymph attempting to lure a mortal man to his death.
Ondine – Performance and Improvisation
Dive deeper into Ravel's world with improvisation master Noam Sivan. This video features a full performance of Ondine from Gaspard de la nuit, followed by improvisation exercises to help you come up with new melodies based on Ondine's opening sonorities, as well as exploring transpositions of various chords to learn Ravel's harmonic language.
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