A musician’s understanding of a masterwork is a composite of ideas derived from many sources. In the course of piano study, perceptions change and grow, enlarged by a combined theoretical and musical examination of a composition that invites mentors into the mix.
In this tutorial, I realized how I synthesized the contributions of harpsichordist, Elaine Comparone and pianist, Seymour Bernstein (with whom I conversed about the Bach Prelude in C, BWV 846–WTC Book One) with my own, coming forward with a “voiced” harmonic/musical portrait.
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Flashback: October, 2012
My visit with Seymour Bernstein at his Manhattan apartment and our interchange about Bach’s ethereal Prelude No. 1 (Well-Tempered Clavier)
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4 thoughts on “J.S. Bach Prelude No. 1 in C, Voicing and Harmonic Rhythm (my ideas and Seymour Bernstein’s)”
This is so beautiful! I would not have understood this a year ago. That I understand it more today is a testament to the way you teach and incorporate this information when learning a piece.
This is so beautiful! I would not have understood this a year ago. That I understand it more today is a testament to the way you teach and incorporate this information when learning a piece.
J
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Thanks for your kind feedback. Very appreciated.
Masterfully done. Thank you for sharing.
Thank you!