SCHUMANN, Robert
Märchenbilder (Fairy Tale Pictures) for viola and piano op. 113
I. Nicht schnell
Lawrence Power, Guest Professor
Adriana Snape Bermejo, Student
Antonia Valente, accompanying pianist
Following the student’s performance, Professor Power discusses this work and Schumann in general. The text is very important, and the student must be more expressive to convey the character and lyricism of each movement.
Returning to the first movement, Power comments on the importance and difficulty of finding the appropriate sound and color—this movement is like a dream. For the opening measures, he makes suggestions regarding phrasing, the legato must be very intense, agogics, seeking variety and contrast… the professor continues making proposals to recreate the most suitable sonic atmosphere for the piece. Power also discusses the dialogue between viola and piano, dynamics, proposes fingerings, a different attack and contact with the string, and the final arpeggio.
Language: English
