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Topic: Bach and Debussy practice/performance tips!!
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gracefulpianist14
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Bach and Debussy practice/performance tips!!
on: April 20, 2015, 03:39:19 PM
Hey Guys! I have a recital coming up in about a month (with other students) I'm thinking about performing:
Bach - Prelude and Fugue in e minor (WTC bk. 1)
Debussy - Arabesque no. 1
I've been working on these pieces for about a month and a-half. The Debussy I have almost completely memorized, and the Bach is coming along pretty well. Do you all have any practice/performance tips or suggestions for these pieces??
Thanks!!
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stoat_king
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Re: Bach and Debussy practice/performance tips!!
Reply #1 on: April 20, 2015, 03:56:51 PM
I have found some tips on the internet regarding the Prelude and Fugue in e minor:
"This piece is wracked by anxiety and fear and to play it as if your hair is on fire so you can show off your finger skills is not the right approach."
"The piano sound like a tight castle of glass and u hear from outside in the snow."
Not very helpful lol
Maybe you could upload a bit of you playing these pieces?
Its not that easy for me to comment in the abstract...
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brogers70
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Re: Bach and Debussy practice/performance tips!!
Reply #2 on: April 20, 2015, 07:35:29 PM
Here's a masterclass by Angela Hewitt. Starting at 9:36 the piece in question is the prelude and fugue you are doing. The student is very young, but Angela Hewitt's commentary may be helpful.
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