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The art of listening
The best musicians have special powers of listening, as pianist András Schiff demonstrated in a masterclass last week How can you tell if...
Jun 14, 2015


Why you should stop practising
Observing masterclasses can be a brilliant way to learn and find inspiration, and yet students rarely turn up to watch. They may be too...
May 8, 2015


Why togetherness is over-rated
At his masterclass on Monday, Jean-Guihen Queyras challenged the notion that playing chamber music is all about playing exactly together...
Oct 21, 2014


Mischa Maisky: ‘Bach is turning in his grave’
Mischa Maisky challenged the traditional notion of authenticity in his masterclass at the Amsterdam Cello Biënnale If any classical...
Oct 20, 2014
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