Frans Helmerson - Masterclass - Cello - Brahms: Sonata op 99 - Allegro vivace

Masterclass with Professor Frans Helmerson in which they work on the first movement of Brahms’ Sonata for cello and piano op 99. This masterclass took place at the Escuela Superior de Música Reina Sofía, Madrid 2010. Student: Pablo Ferrández Accompanying pianist: Ofelia Montalván Venue: Escuela Superior de Música Reina Sofía, Madrid (Spain) October 2010 J. Brahms: Sonata for cello and piano in F major op 99 - I. Allegro vivace Abstract: In this masterclass, Professor Helmerson gives some interesting tips to work on Brahms’ second sonata, e.g., the idea of showing that something new is coming, the concentration of the energy, different bow strokes in several moments -bariolage, flageolet…-, the attention to the length of a note -a string player should know the moment to stop the note (or the bow)-, flexibility in phrasing, the concentration in each movement of the arm and the need to feel what the pianist does. *********** By donating to the School, you help support the free tuition of more than 150 young great talents from all around the world, while we bring Classical music closer to society. If you wish to give your support: ... *********** The Reina Sofía School of Music was created in 1991 as a social project to help both young people and musical culture. Since then, the School has worked to support highly talented young people in their personal and artistic development, and to bring the best music to all audiences. The School offers a comprehensive musical education with the best international faculty and an intense and demanding artistic life, along with an open-audition admission policy, based exclusively on talent.