Piano Masterclasses on Bach Interpretation

In memoriam Prof. Walter Blankenheim

 

Piano Masterclasses on Bach Interpretation – Performing the Keyboard Works of J. S. Bach on the Modern Piano

Prof. Inge Rosar and Dr. Kirill Monorosi

!! PARTICIPATION IN THE BACH COURSES IS NOT A REQUIREMENT FOR TAKING PART IN THE COMPETITION AND HAS NO EFFECT ON THE VOTING PROCESS!!

!! ANY JURY MEMBER THAT TAUGHT A CANDIDATE 2 YEARS BEFORE THE COMPETITION WILL REFRAIN FROM VOTING FOR THAT CANDIDATE !!

 

Problems and Opportunities

These courses are intended to foster appreciation and closer engagement with the keyboard works of J. S. Bach.

This is achieved when the textual and stylistic demands of the music come in contact with the pianist’s personal interpretive capacities.

 

We will emphasize the following parameters:

  • Tempo and tempo modification
  • Structure of musical phrases and melodic lines
  • Dynamics within musical structure
  • Processes of tension (the energy of a piece)
  • Conception of sound

Pianistic elaboration and individual performance

 

Required repertoire for active participants:

one ore more original works by J. S. Bach (please exclude: Italian Concerto and Chromatic Fantasy & Fugue)

 

The course is offered to:

Pianists, Teachers, Students, Interested Amateurs, Listeners

The courses takes place at:

„Haus Blankenheim” Höhenweg 197         66133 Saarbrücken / Germany

Languages:

German, English

The NEXT courses takes place at:

(after the Covid-pandemic)

Information/Application: Prof. Inge Rosar
E-Mail: bach@thebachproject.de

Fee: €250 for active and passive participants

For participants of former J. S. Bach Competitions (1992–2021/22): €150

 All proceeds go to the Foundation of the
International Piano Competition J. S. Bach in Memoriam Walter Blankenheim

Please transfer the participation fee 4 weeks prior to the course through PayPal free of charge for the recipient.

Recipient: Förderverein “J. S. Bach”, Saarbrücken (Germany)
IBAN: DE36 5509 0500 0005 1486 00
BIC: GENODEF1S01 (Sparda-Bank SW Saarbrücken)

For masterclass information please see the new Website of the
International J. S. Bach Academy in Memoriam Walter Blankenheim
www.thebachproject.de