By
Maurice Ravel
Composed in 1901 and premiered by pianist Ricardo Viñes in 1902, Ravel's "Jeux d'eau" is a captivating piano piece that skillfully captures the imagery of a sparkling fountain. The music, with its delicate arpeggios and trills, resembles the play of water droplets, evoking the sensation of a sunlit garden fountain. This composition stands as a pivotal moment in Ravel's career, highlighting his early affinity for impressionism and setting the stage for his future innovations in piano music.
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by:
Asiya Korepanova
In this lesson, Russian pianist Asiya Korepanova guides you through Ravel’s magical Jeux d’eau, often translated as “Fountains” or “Water Games.” <br><br>One of your biggest challenges, Korepanova explains, will be achieving a bright yet quiet sound. To produce this timbre, you will learn to play deeply into the keys with your fingertips while maintaining a flexible wrist. <br><br> In addition to honing your touch, Korepanova will help you to identify the various patterns that permeate this piece, such as the series of arpeggiated chords. You will learn to simplify these figures by practicing them as blocked chords. This exercise will help you to decipher Ravel’s voice leading and facilitate your memorization process. <br><br>Finally, Korepanova will share with you various technical tips, including advanced pedaling techniques and strategies for tackling complex tremolos and black-key glissandos.
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