Taught by renowned violinist
Eszter Haffner
Rodolphe Kreutzer's 40 Études are testaments to his pedagogical genius, virtuosity, and vision. Eszter Haffner brilliantly expounds on each etude, beginning with the first ten, offering priceless practice strategies and insights.
Introduction
Haffner introduces the legacy of Kreutzer, why his music is so important, and the discrepancies between the editions.
Étude No. 1 (No. 2, Galamian ed.)
Haffner discusses the first etude from Kreutzer, the relevant bowing techniques, and practice strategies.
Étude No. 2 (No. 3, Galamian ed.)
Haffner discusses the second etude from Kreutzer, various articulation techniques, and practice strategies.
Étude No. 3 (No. 4, Galamian ed.)
The third etude tackles staccato technique in the right hand. Haffner discusses the role of the wrist and practice strategies.
Étude No. 4 (No. 5, Galamian ed.)
The fourth etude, titled "Observation on Martellato," requires careful practice of short bow strokes. Haffner walks through how to practice it.
Étude No. 5 (No. 6, Galamian ed.)
Haffner discusses how the fifth etude, similar to the fourth, differs in its use of string crossings, and offers tips for practice with different phrasing and rhythms.
Étude No. 6 (No. 7, Galamian ed.)
The sixth etude contains challenges with the bow, and Haffner discusses how to approach them.
Étude No. 7 (No. 8, Galamian ed.)
Haffner shows how the E major scale and arpeggios are essential for the seventh etude – however, she warns against excessive speed.
Étude No. 8 (No. 9, Galamian ed.)
Haffner discusses how to avoid strain with the fingers in the eighth etude.
Étude No. 9 (No. 10, Galamian ed.)
Kreutzer's ninth etude primarily focuses on the right hand – she demonstrates how we can practice shifting from the G to E string quickly.
Étude No. 10 (No. 11, Galamian ed.)
Haffner is partial to the tenth etude, requiring more focus of the left hand, which she discusses in-depth.
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