Piano Duets with Nigel and Imma
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About Piano Duets with Nigel and Imma
An opportunity to play and perform piano duets in a beautiful setting. Prepared works will be used to explore duet playing skills in lessons, workshops, masterclasses and a final concert. A question and answer session (with Prosecco!) and a pub quiz add extra fun!
What is the course about?
Benslow Music regulars, Nigel Clayton and Imma Setiadi for this popular course. Nigel and Imma will guide participants through some of the diverse and rewarding repertoire written for piano duet, while helping with the particular skills needed to play as a four-hand team. Preformed pairs and individual applicants are welcome, and although this is a piano duet course, there may be scope for work on two pianos.
What will you learn?
By the end of the course you will:
Have gained more insight into your pieces.
Acquired more technical security in your piano playing.
Be able to perform with more confidence and enjoyment.
Have increased familiarity with rehearsal techniques for piano duet.
Have improved your quick study skills.
Developed your knowledge of repertoire for piano duet.
How will the course be taught?
We will have coaching sessions for each duet group , as well as masterclass style sessions and workshops on piano duet related topics. We'll also have a Q and A session (with prosecco!) and a final informal concert to share the results of your hard work.
Who is the course for?
This course is designed for pre-existing piano duos of a Confident or Skilful level, as outlined in Benslow's Guide to Standards.
Will music be provided and do you need to prepare or bring anything?
You should chose your own repertoire to play during the course. We will be in touch with you in advance of the course to request the names of your chosen pieces. Participants are requested to bring their copies with them. Further copies will most likely be available in Benslow Music’s well-stocked library. IMSLP also has a wide range of parts and scores.
Course Tutors
Nigel Clayton
Find out moreNigel Clayton trained at the Royal College of Music in London with Stephen Savage and Angus Morrison. Nigel has a particular passion for chamber…
Imma Setiadi
Find out moreImma Setiadi is a London-based, Indonesian-born concert pianist. She believes that music is a gift which needs to be shared. This enthusiasm has led…
