Kolja Blacher: Schubert – Violin rondo D 895 op 70

SCHUBERT, Franz

Rondo for violin and piano in B minor D 895 op. 70

Kolja Blacher, guest professor

Andriy Murza, student

Duncan Gifford, accompanying pianist

Regarding the Andante, Professor Blacher felt there was a lack of rapport and connection with the piano. At the beginning, the tempo is good, but one should not rush certain notes. Afterward, the professor makes some corrections to the student regarding fingers, dynamics and bow speed, rapport, etc.  
Later, Blacher points out a harmonically surprising passage: the student should show it more. Regarding the agogic, the student must be able to play rubato but without “bothering” the piano (rubato a tempo): the piano and violin must be connected. To practice this, the professor suggests playing with the metronome.
In addition, the professor makes some indications to correct the sound balance and the rapport with the piano at certain moments.
Regarding the Allegro part, the professor believes that, in general, the phrasing needs to be improved, and for this, the student must be clear about the phrases and their duration based on the harmony that this piece has at each moment, and also adjust the character accordingly. He also adds some brief indications regarding articulation, dynamics, phrasing, and accents.

Language: English