A very Happy Easter to those who celebrate. I hope that you are able to rest, relax and recharge during this holiday break.

This week’s post features the following master class with Norwegian pianist Leif Ove Andsnes. The class was recorded on September 3rd 2021 at the Riga Jurmala Academy and features student Ilana Lode, who currently studies at the Estonian Academy of Music and Theatre. The chosen repertoire is Chopin’s monumental Ballade No. 4 in F minor, Op. 52.

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Melanie Spanswick has written and published a wide range of courses, anthologies, examination syllabuses, and text books, including Play it again: PIANO (published by Schott Music). This best-selling graded, progressive piano course contains a large selection of repertoire featuring a huge array of styles and genres, with copious practice tips and suggestions for every piece.

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