Why Does Bach Sound Like Bach?
Lona Kozik’s unique new Online Academy course blends analysis and music history to produce deeper understanding and engagement with classical music.
Bach Isn’t Boring!
This week’s blog post features an interview with pianist & teacher Beate Toyka discussing her approach to practising and learning pieces, with specific reference to her “Step into the 48” project on the Online Academy!
Toccata from Bach’s Partita No. 6 in E Minor
The Toccata from Bach’s Partita No. 6 in E minor, BWV 830, is a popular choice for piano diplomas and we’ve created a new study edition and video walkthroughs to assist players in their learning of this magnificent music!
Playing Baroque Music Pianistically
A write-up of our Baroque Day event which took place on the 22nd October featuring workshops & presentations on playing Baroque music on the piano.
A Baroque Bonanza
Our second London Piano Course takes place on Saturday 22nd October with a focus on playing Baroque music stylistically and expressively on the piano.
Baroque Day
Join us online or in person for our second London Piano Course focussing on playing Baroque music on the piano.
Playing with Style
There was a time when pianists played from scores that included all sorts of directions from an editor, usually a famous pianist or teacher. There was no way of knowing…
Stepping into JS Bach’s Well-Tempered Clavier
Three hundred years after their first publication, the 48 preludes & fugues of JS Bach’s Well-Tempered Clavier are as important, fascinating and demanding as ever - every aspiring pianist should…
Brahms, Burgmüller and Baroque Touch
In this month’s Practice Clinic, Graham Fitch answered questions on works by Brahms, Chopin and Burgmüller. Topics discussed included playing rolled chords, practising grace notes, tackling demisemiquavers and Baroque style.