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Chopin

Etude Op. 25 No. 1 in A-flat Major

Taught by renowned pianist

Norman Krieger

A masterpiece of texture and lyricism, Chopin's so-called "Aeolian Harp" Etude Op. 25 No. 1 is an approachable study in opposites: how to play lightly with the strong part of the hand, and boldly with the weak part of the hand. Join the Chair of the Piano Department at Indiana University, Norman Krieger, as he explores what he calls a "gift to the wrist." Focusing always on beauty and nuance of tone, Krieger identifies and analyzes the mechanical demands of the piece while offering creative practice techniques for making the physical act of playing subservient to the music.

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    Duration: 
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Etude Op. 25 No. 1 in A-flat Major

A masterpiece of texture and lyricism, Chopin's so-called "Aeolian Harp" Etude Op. 25 No. 1 is an approachable study in opposites: how to play lightly with the strong part of the hand, and boldly with the weak part of the hand. Join the Chair of the Piano Department at Indiana University, Norman Krieger, as he explores what he calls a "gift to the wrist." Focusing always on beauty and nuance of tone, Krieger identifies and analyzes the mechanical demands of the piece while offering creative practice techniques for making the physical act of playing subservient to the music.

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Norman Krieger

One of the most acclaimed pianists of his generation, Norman Krieger has toured worldwide and performs regularly with the major North American orchestras. He chairs the piano department at Indiana University's storied Jacobs School of Music and previously taught at University of Southern California for almost twenty years.

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