Taught by renowned cellist
Susan Moses
In this lesson, Susan Moses explores the fundamentals of phrase shaping using a single phrase from Dvořák’s Cello Concerto.
Building the Phrase: Dvořák's Cello Concerto
In this lesson, Susan Moses explores the fundamentals of phrase shaping using a single phrase from Dvořák’s Cello Concerto. She demonstrates how bowing, fingering, shifts, and color interact to shape musical direction. Drawing on ideas from legendary oboist Marc Lifschey, the lesson emphasizes nuance, individuality of each note, and the subtle “halo” that allows a phrase to truly shine.
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