A weekend course for advanced adult pianists run by Cuban pianist Eralys Fernandez and Professor Nigel Clayton from the Royal College of Music. The course takes place at the Purcell School in Hertfordshire and runs from 6th to 8th April 2018. The course comprises individual lessons, workshops and student and teacher concerts. Accommodation and meals are all part of this exciting weekend which aims to create a great social and educational atmosphere. Reduced rate for observers. Ability level: Grade 8 to post-diploma.
- High-level piano lessons focusing on technique, sound, interpretation, style.
- Analysis of pieces and their structure.
- Advice on performance and controlling nerves
The course will run from Friday evening until early Sunday evening. There will be 2 workshops, a Q & A session, at least two individual lessons taught by Nigel and Eralys and potentially a third lesson with another teacher. There will be a student and teacher concert to complete the course. There is also the option of having a harpsichord lesson with Eralys. The Purcell school has extensive practice facilities and a concert hall.
During the weekend 6 meals are provided with prosecco, wine, tea, coffee, ice cream, cake and biscuits to help proceedings. There is accommodation at the Purcell school on the Friday and Saturday night. Please note it is basic student accommodation and is not ensuite, although some rooms will have a piano.
Course fee: £420 (including accommodation and meals), observers £180
For further information and booking please visit:
http://eralys-piano-masterclasses.co.uk/
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