The luscious, passionate melody that sweeps you away; the virtuoso parts interlaced with the orchestra; and the challenges of accompanying a soloist.
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Conducting Haydn Symphony n.104 “London” [analysis]
Friend of Mozart and teacher of Beethoven; popular to the point the King of England bowed to him; father of the symphony. We’re talking about Joseph Haydn and his last symphony.
Conducting Mozart Symphony K504 “Prague” – 1st mov. [analysis]
Part of the major repertoire for any conductor, the “Prague” symphony is challenging in many ways: tempo, harmony, counterpoint.
Schumann Symphony n.3
Schumann: Symphony n.3 - Biographical contextAround the time he was in Düsseldorf for his new conducting position,...
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A FREE video series with an analysis of structure, phrasing, and, of course, conducting tips of repertoire works: from Mozart to Brahms, from Beethoven to Debussy. A new episode every week!