Pieces to Play – Debussy’s Preludes
Our blog post this week explores Debussy’s evocative Preludes, featuring performances and excerpts of video lessons for a selection from the set.
The Magical Piano Palette of Debussy
Debussy revolutionised the landscape of piano composition, taking advantage of the capabilities of the instrument in new, creative ways.
In this blog post, we explore a few examples of Debussy’s innovations in works we’ve recently featured in video lessons.
Pieces to Play – Great Classical Piano Hits!
The next instalment in our Pieces to Play series features features some of the most popular pieces from the classical piano repertoire by Beethoven, Debussy, Satie & Chopin!
Clair de Lune, MacDowell & a Chopin Etude
In this month’s practice clinic, Graham Fitch answers questions on pedalling, arpeggios, use of forearm rotation and more in Debussy’s Clair de Lune, MacDowell’s To a Wild Rose and works by Chopin and Handel.
Clair de Lune, Grieg & Leggiero Touch
In this month’s practice clinic, Graham Fitch answers questions on Debussy’s Clair de Lune and achieving a graceful, light touch in works by Grieg and Chopin.
Rhythm, Pedalling, Debussy & Mozart
In this month’s Practice Clinic, Graham Fitch answers questions on problems with rhythm, practising without the pedal, a sonata by Mozart and Debussy’s Arabesque No. 2.
Gershwin, Schumann and Balancing Voices
Our latest Practice Clinic recording features answers to questions on balancing voices, reducing tension, articulation, shaping and achieving rhythmic fluency in works by Bach, Scarlatti, Liszt, Debussy, Schumann and Gershwin.
Going Beyond the Notes
In this week’s blog post, Graham Fitch explores how imagination and narrative can be used to go beyond a literal rendition of notes to deliver performances that captivate and inspire listeners.