In this advanced seminar, Robert Durso shows simple solutions to problematic passages using the Taubman Approach. See how almost every category of solution is used as he works from beginning to end in this detailed presentation. Topics covered include:

- Leaps
- Rotation
- Walking arm
- Interdependence
- In and out
- Grouping
- Re-distribution
- Shaping
- Octaves
- Torso
- Legato playing and sounding

Video 1 - The Art of Concert Preparation
Lecture by Edna Golandsky

CHOPIN, F.: Ballade No. 4 in F minor, Op. 52
Master class conducted by Edna Golandsky
Performance by Andrew Eitel

Video 2 - The Art of Concert Preparation
DEBUSSY, C.: Pour le piano: III. Toccata
Master class conducted by Edna Golandsky
Performance by Yuka Munehisa

LISZT, F.: 2 Legends, S175/R17: No. 2. St Francois de Paule marchant sur les flots
Master class conducted by Edna Golandsky
Performance by Mariko Sato

Video 3 - The Art of Concert Preparation
BEETHOVEN, L. van: Piano Sonata No. 21 in C major, Op. 53, "Waldstein": I. Allegro con brio
Master class conducted by Edna Golandsky and Ilya Itin
Performance by John Wickelgren

Jazz master class conducted by Danilo Perez
Performance by Antonio Madruga

These recordings, the first issue of the Golandsky Institute's Discovery Series , provides an in-depth perspective on rhythmic playing and highlights its role in artistic performance.

Edna Golandsky builds on the fundamental principles of the Taubman Approach to show how the correct use of rhythm brings music to life and makes it more expressive. Enjoy the rhythmic aliveness of her demonstrations from these staples of the piano repertoire:

- Chopin: Mazurka No. 13 in A minor, Op. 17, No. 4
- Chopin: Ballade No. 1 in G minor, Op. 23
- Mozart: Piano Sonata No. 12 in F major, K. 332
- Schubert: 4 Impromptus, Op. 90, D. 899: Nos. 2 and 4.

In this seminar, Father Sean Duggan teaches a student how to achieve breakthrough performance in playing Bach's 3-Part Inventions.

A beloved figure of classical composers is the broken diminished-7th chord. John Bloomfield will use examples from the music of Mozart, Haydn, and Beethoven to show how to negotiate this type of passage. Topics covered include:

- Fingering
- Black/white key combinations
- Forearm rotation
- Using lateral motion effectively
- Shaping

This video provides a fascinating exploration of the role played by "hidden lines" and illuminates the way they profoundly influence the nature of artistic performance. Taken from lectures by Edna Golandsky during the 2006 Summer Symposium at Princeton University, demonstrations include excerpts from the following:

- Schubert's Sonata in B-flat Major, D. 960
- Chopin's Etude in E Major, op. 10, no. 3
- Haydn's Sonata in E-flat Major, Hob. XVI/49
- Chopin's Ballade in F minor, op. 52
- Beethoven's Sonata in A-flat Major, op. 110
- Rachmaninoff's Prelude in G-sharp minor, op. 32, no. 12.

Highly acclaimed British author and pianist Paul Roberts was guest speaker at the 2005 Golandsky Institute Summer Symposium at Princeton University. The Institute's Distinguished Presenters Series is privileged to include among its offerings this fascinating lecture/demonstration by one of the world's leading interpreters of French piano music.

In this video taken from a live lecture in New York City, Mary Moran discusses the skills needed for a successful performance of this exciting, late intermediate piano piece. On the technical side, she explains:

- How to play grace notes
- Staccato technique in single notes and chords
- Legato and staccato leaps
- Grouping chords and octaves
- Interdependence of hands

She also discusses many of the physical skills required for a top-notch musical performance:

- Tonal balance
- Voicing chords
- Shaping the musical line
- Pedaling

Mary Moran's presentation on how to teach and play the Khachaturian Toccata .

In this master class, Father Sean Duggan teaches a student how to achieve breakthrough performance in playing Bach's French Suite No. 6.

In this master class, Edna Golandsky analyzes popular segments of Beethoven's 32 Variations in C minor, WoO 80 . The video begins with a discussion about the learning process and the student begins playing at 8:43. Topics covered include:

- Fingering
- Grouping
- Shaping
- Leaps
- Chord passages
- Impact of movements on technical issues

In this master class, Edna Golandsky teaches a student how to achieve breakthrough performance in playing the first movement of Beethoven's Piano Sonata No. 21 in C major, Op. 53, "Waldstein" . Topics covered include:

-Shaping of chord passages
-Scale shaping

In this master class, Ilya Itin teaches a student how to achieve breakthrough performance in playing the first movement of Beethoven's Piano Sonata No. 32 in C minor, Op. 111 .

In the first segment of this lesson, Mary Moran works with a young student on many concepts from her book Basic Alignment and Rotation including balance and alignment on each finger, single rotation, and avoiding stretching and curling fingers. In the Brahms segment, she discusses technical ideas that apply particularly to four-hand duet playing including torso adjustment and tonal balance.

The lessons in this video are on Écossaise by Hummel (from Suzuki Piano Book 2) and on Hungarian Dance No.5 in F-sharp Minor for Piano Four-Hands by Brahms.

Pianists sometimes find it confusing to organize the two hands together when each has a different rhythm to play. John Bloomfield shows a sure-fire way to understand how both hands work interdependently when playing any kind of polyrhythm.

Topics covered include:

- Strategies
- Putting the passage into the hands
- Transitioning to tempo
- Trills

In each Problem Solving in Action video, Edna Golandsky teaches a student how to achieve breakthrough performance in playing a section of a piece in his or her repertoire. In this video, Golandsky analyzes a section of Bach's Sinfonia No. 7, BWV 793 . Topics covered include:

- Student with a history of injury
- Sound control
- 2-note slurs
- Minimizing motions
- Bringing out inner lines
- Interdependence of color
- Voicing

In each Problem Solving in Action video, Edna Golandsky teaches a student how to achieve breakthrough performance in playing a specific section of a piece in his or her repertoire. In this video, Golandsky analyzes a section of the the Chopin Ballade No. 1. in G Minor, Op. 23 . Topics covered include:

- Correct seat height
- Walking hand and arm
- Grouping
- Rhythm

In each Problem Solving in Action video, Edna Golandsky teaches a student how to achieve breakthrough performance in playing a section of a piece in his or her repertoire. In this video, Golandsky analyzes a section of Chopin's Ballade No. 3 in A flat major, Op. 47 . Topics covered include:

- Chords
- Wrist height
- Chords and single notes
- Leaps

In each Problem Solving in Action video, Edna Golandsky teaches a student how to achieve breakthrough performance in playing a section of a piece in his or her repertoire. In this video, Golandsky analyzes a section of Chopin's Ballade No. 4 in F minor, Op. 52 . Topics covered include:

- Rotation
- Double thirds
- Sound production
- Preventing twisting
- Arpeggios

In each Problem Solving in Action video, Edna Golandsky teaches a student how to achieve breakthrough performance in playing a section of a piece in his or her repertoire. In this video, Golandsky analyzes a section of Debussy's Danse, "Tarentelle styrienne" . Topics covered include:

- Diagnosing where the problem is
- Grouping by direction
- Left hand staccato: minimizing motion, talking about repeated chords, and letting notes send you
- Leaping in both hands

In each Problem Solving in Action video, Edna Golandsky teaches a student how to achieve a breakthrough performance in playing a specific section of a piece in his or her repertoire. In this video, Golandsky analyzes a section of the Rachmaninoff Prelude in G sharp minor, Op. 32, No. 12 . Topics covered include:

- Leaps
- Rotation
- Combining different technical elements

In each Problem Solving in Action video, Edna Golandsky teaches a student how to achieve breakthrough performance in playing a section of a piece in his or her repertoire. In this video, Golandsky analyzes a section of the first movement of Schubert's Piano Sonata No. 13 in A major, Op. 120, D. 664 . Topics covered include:

- Leaps
- Fingering
- Rotation
- Grouping
- Interdependence

In each Problem Solving in Action video, Edna Golandsky teaches a student how to achieve breakthrough performance in playing a section of a piece in his or her repertoire. In this video, Golandsky analyzes the Schumann Piano Sonata No. 2 in G minor, Op. 22 . Topics covered include:

- Starting out with a natural technique, getting injured, and then getting back on track
- Tone production
- Leaps
- Repeated octaves, staccato technique for octaves
- Shaping
- Pedaling

In this video, Senior Faculty member and Senior Director Robert Durso shares concepts and practical solutions to the challenges of learning and teaching forearm rotation. Designed with teachers and students in mind, various pitfalls are discussed in the application of rotational training. Practical solutions and teaching strategies are analyzed and discussed in an effort to support learning outside of the private lesson environment.