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From a horizontal point of view, Bach – Duet 1 in E minor BWV 802

Polyphony is a horizontal approach to composing as opposed to the vertical texture where a melody is accompanied, supported, “carried” by chords underneath.

By Paul, 2 years14 September 2020 ago
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Blending the sound, Liszt – Consolation nr. 3.

The creative use of the pedal. Together with a pianist’s sensitive touch a wonderful almost magical sound can be created where boundaries blur.

By Paul, 3 years31 May 2020 ago
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Solitude in corona times, Soledad – Piazzolla

It was quite obvious to me my new blog would have a relation with the corona crisis we’re experiencing. A blog not build on an “interesting” musical subject or piece of music but a reflection of these times of crisis

By Paul, 3 years29 March 2020 ago
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The rubato story, Chopin – Nocturne in E minor.

When depicting the musician as the artist who plays with passion and expression, tempo rubato is an important issue. And a difficult one for sure. Because , in its very essence, it can only be an individual,  personal way of playing. Which makes it difficult to judge.Describing rubato as a Read more…

By Paul, 3 years1 March 2020 ago

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