BRAHMS, Johannes
Sonata for Violin and Piano No. 3 in D minor, Op. 108
I. Allegro
Natalia Prishepenko, visiting professor
Desislava Vaskova, student
Vadim Gladkov, accompanying pianist
Professor Natalia Prishepenko emphasizes the importance of the piano part, noting that it is necessary to keep it in mind. Even if the musicians play from memory, it is important that they have the general score with them to feel how the chamber music is “made” and to be aware of the other parts. Afterwards, she makes some indications about the violin part and the general score.
The professor explains the weight that the first notes of the beginning should have and the most correct position in relation to the piano when playing chamber music. The student has to focus on the phrasing, emphasize the drama, use the bridge as a place to project the sound, and the bowings at the end of the movement.
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