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Romantic Piano Masters

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The Frances Clark Center for Keyboard Pedagogy

Course Description

Romantic Piano Masters will explore the music and lives of the great 19th-century musicians and composers: Robert Schumann, Frederic Chopin, and Franz Liszt.

This is a fully online course comprised of video and written materials from the following sources: Keyboard Companion, Clavier Companion, Piano Magazine, Teaching Foundational Technique, Inspiring Artistry, From the Artist Bench, and webinars.

This is a self-guided microcourse. Questions at the conclusion of each session serve as a way to reflect on the material in the session as well as your own teaching and performing experiences. You will not respond to these questions on the platform, but you may wish to complete the activities for your own personal use.

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Session 1: Robert Schumann (April 1, 2024)
This session will cover compositions by Schumann and his music and practice strategies.
7 lessons
1. "A Little Piece," Op. 68, No. 5 with Pamela Pike, Part 1
2. "A Little Piece," Op. 68, No. 5 with Pamela Pike, Part 2
3. Transcript of "A Little Piece" Lecture (PDF)
4. Knecht Ruprecht, Op. 68, No. 12 with John Ellis
5. Transcript of "Knecht Ruprecht" Lecture (PDF)
6. Fantasiestücke, Op. 12 with Lara Downes
7. Transcript of Fantasiestücke Lecture (PDF)
Session 2: Frederic Chopin (April 8, 2024)
This session will cover Chopin's Waltz in B Minor, op. 69, and no. 2, along with his music and teaching practices.
2 lessons
1. Waltz in B Minor, Op. 69, No. 2 with Susie Garcia
2. Transcript of Waltz in B Minor Lecture (PDF)
Session 3: Franz Liszt (April 15, 2024)
This session will cover Liszt's Funerailles, S. 173, no. 7, Six Consolations S. 172, and his teaching practices.
2 lessons
1. Funérailles, S. 173, No. 7 with Jerry Wong
2. Transcript of Funérailles Lecture (PDF)
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What You Need to Take This Course

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General assistance is available from Kadenze, Inc., through online tutorials and help files. Personalized assistance is available via webform or via email at support@kadenze.com.

Students are responsible for maintaining their own devices and internet connection. This course requires the following technical abilities:

● Internet connection (sufficient for video streaming) for accessing the course website

● Navigate the course website, clicking links, and downloading files