You find the sound of Brahms's Adagio before you ever touch the string: Greensmith has you sing the line out loud, like a lieder. Your breath then sets the tempo and bow distribution, making the voice your blueprint for the bow.
In this course, Clive Greensmith presents a detailed look at the stunningly original, late work of Brahms for cello and piano — the sonata in F major, Op. 99. In this course that explores detailed elements of chamber music as well as cellistic challenges, Greensmith reveals the ins and outs of this complex piece, bringing his decades of experience to tonebase cello.
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