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Sara Davis Buechner
Join Mozart-specialist Sara Davis Buechner as she teaches you the first movement of the delightful G Major Sonata, K. 283. The sonata is an excellent introduction to Mozart's piano writing for intermediate players, while nonetheless a masterpiece worthy of the concert stage.<br><br>Buechner deftly balances technical and expressive advice as she guides you through the exposition, development, and recapitulation. Topics include: Alberti bass technique, melodic shaping, scale and arpeggio practice, two-note slurs, ornaments, and more!
Sonata in G Major, K. 283 – I. Allegro
Join Mozart-specialist Sara Davis Buechner as she teaches you the first movement of the delightful G Major Sonata, K. 283. The sonata is an excellent introduction to Mozart's piano writing for intermediate players, while nonetheless a masterpiece worthy of the concert stage.
Buechner deftly balances technical and expressive advice as she guides you through the exposition, development, and recapitulation. Topics include: Alberti bass technique, melodic shaping, scale and arpeggio practice, two-note slurs, ornaments, and more!
Sonata in G Major, K. 283 – II. Andante
Join Mozart-specialist Sara Davis Buechner as she teaches you the sublime second movement of the G Major Sonata, K. 283.
The movement begins with a basic challenge, in Buechner's words, "How do we make a bunch of repeated notes expressive?" Buechner proceeds to interpret Mozart's score passage by passage, revealing expressive strategies implied in his notation that allow the music to "flow like oil." Topics include: embellishing repeats, practicing passagework, creating dialogue between voices, and exploring moments of chromaticism and surprised modulations, among others.
Sonata in G Major, K. 283 – III. Presto
Join Mozart-specialist Sara Davis Buechner as she teaches you the lively third movement of the G Major Sonata, K. 283.
Buechner emphasizes the rollicking dance from the outset, impelling you to carry the beat from your mid-section throughout the movement. Topics include: rhythm and meter, interpreting dynamics and ornaments, articulation, practicing virtuosic passagework, and more!
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