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Masterclass on Wolfgang Amadeus Mozartwith pianist Amy Yang and the Newburyport Chamber Music FestivalNovember 7, 2015

Ben Walls: Rondo alla Turka, movement number 3, from Sonata in A Major, No. 11, K. 331 by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Alfred Masterwork Edition.

Sophia Waldman: Movement number 1, from Sonata in C major, No. 16, K. 545 by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart in Sonatina Album for the Piano, Edited by Allan Small, Alfred Masterwork edition, #1710, p. 98.

Alexandra Zabroski: Theme and Variations 1 and 2. From Twelve Variations in C major on “Ah vous dirai-je, Maman” (Twinkle Twinkle Little Star), K. 265, by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Alfred Masterworks Edition.

Eliza Reimold: Rondo in D Major, K. 485, by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, based on a theme by Johann Christian Bach from Mozart, 21 of His Most Popular Pieces for the Piano, Alfred Masterworks edition, p. 56.

Madeleine Clement: Andante (6th movement) in A Major from Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart’s Heffner Serenade, K. 250 that was first published for small orchestra but Mozart also published this version for keyboard, from Mozart, 21 of His Most Popular Pieces for the Piano, p. 37.

Mia Yim: Rondo in C Major, K. 373, by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, originally scored for strings and horns and composed in 1781. The rondo is the last of a suite of 6 movements. And again, it is thought that Mozart arranged this for keyboard himself. From Mozart, 21 of His Most Popular Pieces for the Piano, p. 6.

Alec Reduker: Fantasy in d minor, K, 397 by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Henle Edition. (Alec heard masterclass pianist Gabriele Carcano perform this and was influenced by that concert to learn this piece. Up to 2014, Alec was primarily studying jazz piano).

Jonathan Jalajas: Sechs Kleine Klavierstucke, Opus 19, Movement no. 2 by Arnold Schoenberg. The only non-Mozart selection of the master class but it is on the program to be performed by Amy Yang in the evening.



Masterclass with Pianist Clare Hammond and the Newburyport Chamber Music FestivalMarch 28, 2015

Theo Roberts: Russian Folk Song by E. Aglintsova, in Guild Repertoire, National Guild of Piano Teachers, Elementary A and B, p. 44.

Mia Yim: The Sick Doll and The Doll’s Burial from Children’s Album, Opus 39 by Peter Illych Tchaikovsky.

Paige McCraven: The Orphan, Opus 28, no. 2, by Samuel Maykapar in Majkapar, Easy Piano Pieces, Editio Musica Budapest, p. 28.

Sophia Waldman: (1) Folia in d minor, c. 1475, (anonymous). Internet Download. (2) Sarabande from Opus 5, Sonata number 8 in e minor by Arcangelo Corelli, in Easy Classics to Moderns, Volume 17, edited by Denes Agay, p. 10.

Alex Reduker: Theme and movement No. 4 from Variations on a Theme of Corelli, Opus 42, by Sergei Rachmaninoff in The Piano Works of Rachmaninoff, Volume VI, Alfred Music.

Madeleine Clement: Rhapsody on a Theme of Paganini, by Sergei Rachmaninoff, arranged for piano solo by Sharon Aaronson, Simply Classics, Late Intermediate, Alfred, # 14322.

Jonathan Jalajas: “Great Gates of Kiev”, Movement no. 10 from Pictures of an Exhibition, by Modest Mussorgsky, arranged for piano by Sharon Aaronson, Simply Classics, Intermediate, Alfred, #14346.(We did compare this piano arrangement to the original and did add fully realized chords where appropriate.)

Paige Lichty: Nostalgia from Opus 98, by Alexander Gretchaninoff. Also in Essential Keyboard Repertoire, Volume 1, edited by Lynn Freeman Olson, p. 108

Eliza Reimold: Promenade, Music for Children, Opus 65, no. 2, by Sergei Prokofiev. Also in Essential Keyboard Repertoire, Volume 2, edited by Lynn Freeman Olson, p. 126.

Ben Walls: Bagatelle Opus 5, No. 10 by Alexander Tcherepnin (1899-1977), Tcherepnin Bagatelles for the Piano, edited by Lynn Freeman Olson, Alfred.

CONCERT PROGRAMLudwig van Beethoven Sonata No. 8,

Opus 13, in C Minor “Pathetique”

Paul Wiancko Mars Anthem (world premiere)

Sergei Rachmaninoff Variations on a Corelli Theme, Op. 42

Nikolai Kapustin Three Etudes in Different Intervals



Master class with Gabriele Carcano with the Newburyport Chamber Music FestivalMarch 29, 2014

Music of Beethoven and His Circle of Teachers and Friends.Listening chart for dynamic range and drawing of the dynamics.

Mia Yim: Scherzo from Sonatina in F Major, HXVI, No. 9 by Franz Joseph Haydn, in Haydn Six Sonatinas for the Piano, Alfred Masterworks Edition, p. 18. (Beethoven began lessons with Haydn soon after his arrival in Vienna in November 1792 - but quickly became dissatisfied. Beethoven took lessons with other teachers - often in secret so as not to offend Haydn! Wikipedia Beethoven.)

Sophia Waldman: First Movement, Moderato, Sonatina in G, by Beethoven, in Artist Piano Sonatinas, Book Two, compiled by Faber and Faber, FJH Music Company. p. 6.

Theo Roberts: Russian Folk Song, by Beethoven, in Journey through the Classics Book Two, Edited by Jennifer Linn, Hal Leonard, p. 4.

Madeleine Clement: Lustig, Traurig, WoO 54, by Beethoven. In Beethoven, The First Book for Pianists, editor Willard Palmer, Alfred, p. 6.

Paige Lichty: La Marmotte (A Merry Song) by Beethoven, Opus 52, No. 7. In Denes Agay, The Joy of Classics, Vol. 1, Yorktown Press, p. 54

Jonathan Jalajas: Theme and Variation No. 1 from Six Variations on a Swiss Song, WoO 64 by Beethoven. In Beethoven Easier Piano Variations, Edited by Immanuela Gruenberg, Schirmer Performance Library, Hal Leonard Piano Library, p. 14.

Alec Reduker: “Rage over the lost Penny” Rondo A Capriccio, Theme and Development no. 1, Opus 129, by Beethoven, Alfred Masterworks edition.

Jeremiah Macken: Exercise No. 13 by Carl Czerny from Practical Method for Beginners on the Piano, Opus 599, Complete, Edited by Willard Parlmer, Alfred Masterworks edition, #596, p. 8. (In 1801, the Czech composer and violinist Wenzel Krumpholz introduced the young Carl Czerny to Beethoven at his house. Beethoven asked Czerny to play his Pathétique Sonata and Adelaide. Beethoven was impressed and said, “The boy has talent. I will teach him myself and accept him as my pupil”, and he took on the 10 year old as a student. Czerny remained under Beethoven’s tutelage for the next three years and later became his assistant. Important historical passages about Beethoven come from reports of Czerny in his autobiography and letters: as an example, at 10 years old, Czerny was the first to report symptoms of his deafness, years before the matter became public. Czerny maintained a relationship with Beethoven throughout his life, giving piano lessons to Beethoven’s beloved nephew Carl, and proofreading many of Beethoven’s works before they were published. Wikipedia, Carl Czerny.)

Paige McCraven: Waltz in C Major by Anton Diabelli, in Recital Gems, Book 1, Edited by Bigler and Watts, Alfred, p. 13. (This is the theme for Beethoven’s Diabelli Variations.)

Alexandra Zabroski: Sonatina Opus 55, No. 1 in C major by Friedrich Kuhlau. (Kuhlau was a personal friend of Beethoven. Kuhlau was responsible for introducing many of Beethoven’s works to Copenhagen audiences. Wikipedia Friedrich Kuhlau). In Sonatina Album for the Piano, Alfred Masterworks Edition, #1710, p. 74.

CONCERT PROGRAMWolfgang Amadeus Mozart Fantasia in D Minor, K 397

Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart Rondo in A Minor, K 511Ludwig van Beethoven Piano Sonata No. 17 in D Minor, Op. 31, No. 2 “Tempest”

Robert Schumann Davidsbundlertanze op. 6



Masterclass with Ieva Jokubaviciute and the Newburyport Chamber Music Festival,March 17, 2013

Music of Robert SchumannMia Yim: The Merry Farmer, Number 10 from Album for the Young, Opus 68, by Robert Schumann, Alfred edition, p. 15.

Madeleine Clement: Cuckoo in Hiding, from Sketches for Album for the Young, by Robert Schumann, Schumann The First Book for Pianists, edited by Willard Palmer, Alfred Publishing Co., p. 16.

Jonathon Jalajas: Knecht Ruprecht , Number 12 from Album for the Young, Opus 68, p. 18.

Lia Fitzaimmons: Traumerei (Reverie), Number 7 from Kinderszenen, Opus 15, Robert Schumann, Edition Peters, p. 10.

Aimee Lane: The Cradle Song, Albumblatter, Opus 124 by Robert Schumann, Kalmus Edition.

Signe Frick: Melody, Number 1 from Album for the Young, Opus 68, by Robert Schumann, Alfred Edition, p. 6.

Elise Odgen: Einsame Blumen (Solitary Flowers), from Waldscenen (Forest Scenes), Opus 82, by Robert Schumann, Schirmer edition, p. 8.

Sam Valenzuela: Hashe-Mann (Blindman’s-buff), Number 3 from Kinderszenen, Opus 15, by Robert Schumann, Edition Peters, p. 6.

Paige McCraven: In the Gondola from Sketches for Album for the Young, by Robert Schumann; Schumann The First Book for Pianists, edited by Willard Palmer, Alfred Publishing Co., p. 18.

CONCERT PROGRAM BY IEVA AND TRIO CAVATINADvorak Piano Trio in F minor, Opus 65

Schumann 6 Canons, Opus 56 (arr. piano trio by Theodor Kirchner)Schumann Piano Quartet in E flat Major, Opus 47



Masterclass by Miriam Avalos with the Newburyport Chamber Music FestivalMarch 25, 2012

Alec Reduker: Impressione Impetis para Piano, Number 2, by Federico Mompou. Union Musical Ediciones, p. 2.

Gabriella De Conti: The Matador by Catherine Rollin, Sounds of Spain, Alfred, book one, p. 11.

Jonathan Jalajas: Prayer of the Matador by Norman Dello Joio from Lyric Pieces for the Young, Hal Leonard, p. 4.

Alexandra Zabroski: Tango from Espana, Opus 165, no. 2 by Isaac Albeniz, in Romantic, Lead Yourself to Music by Susan Cheung, Futuristic Music p. 4.

Lia Fitzsimmons: Adelita by Francisco Tarrega in The Romantic Spirit, Book 1, edited by Nancy Bachus, Alfred, p. 60.

Mia Yim: Guitarra, from Andalucía in Southern Spain, from Folk Songs Around the World, by David Patterson, Schirmer/Hal Leonard, p. 22, arranged by Mia.

Madison La Freniere: Guaracha, Spanish Dance by Muzio Clementi, Alfred’s Basic Piano Library, Piano, Repertoire Book, level 4, by Willard Palmer, p. 24.

Signe Frick: Iberia by Catherine Rollin, Spotlight on Impressionist Style, Alfred, p. 2.

Elise Ogden: Dedication, Opus 1 by Enrique Grandos, from Joy of First Classics, book 2, edited by Denes Agay, Yorktown Press, p. 80.

Teddy Wollman: Spanish Dance, Opus 61, No. 10 by Theodore Oesten, from Masterpieces with Flair, Book One, compiled by Jane Magrath, p. 20.

Sam Valenzuela: Introduction and Number One, Valses Poeticos by Enrique Granados, FJH Classic Editions.

CONCERT PROGRAM BY MYRIAM AVALOSIsaac Albeniz Espana, Opus 165

Enrique Granados Tres Valses Poeticos Manuel De Falla Nocturno

Federido Mompou Impresiones Intimas Domenico Scarlatti Sonata in C Major

Claude Debussy La Soiree dans GranadeSergie Rachmaninoff Serenade Opus 3

Astor Piazzolla TangoErnesto Lecuona Malaguena



Bibliography for further reading on El SistemaEl Sistema: Music to Change Life, Simon Bolivar Youth Orchestra, Caracas Children’s Orchestra, Paul Smaczny Dirctor, format DVD, 2009. Available to download on Amazon video, YouTube or available to purchase.

The El Sistema Music Revolution, by Jose Antonio Abreu, TED Talks, February 2009.

El Sistema’s Top Youth Orchestra, by Gustavo Dudamel and the Teresa Carreno Youth Orchestra, TED Talks, February 2009.

Venezuela, The Miracle of Music by Chefi Borzacchini, Fundacion Bancaribe, 2010.

The Road To An American “El Sistema”, podcast, All Things Considered, March 15, 2011.

http://www.npr.org/2011/03/15/134567922/the-road-to-an-american-el-sistema

Changing Lives: Gustavo Dudamel, El Sistema, and the Transformative Power of Music, by Tricia Tunstall, W.W. Norton & Co., 2012.

El Sistema, Orchestrating Venuzuela’s Youth by Geoffrey Baker, Oxford University Press, 2014.

Venezuela’s El Sistema music scheme is ‘model of tyranny’, UK academic says. Supports rush to defend the program that reaches disadvantaged youth. https://www.theguardian.com/music/2014/nov/11/venezuela-el-sistema-music-scheme-disadvantaged-children-geoffrey-baker-study-uk

Book Review: Striking Dissident Notes, with Many Reprises. ‘El Sistema: Orchestrating Venuzuela’s Youth,’ by Geoffrey Baker. https://www.nytimes.com/2014/12/17/books/el-sistema-orchestrating-venezuelas-youth-by-geoffrey-baker.html?_r=0

El Sistema: Music for Social Change by Christine Witkowski, Omnibus Press, London, 2015.

Playing for Their Lives: The Global El Sistema Movement for Social Change Through Music, by Eric Booth and Tricia Tunstall, W.W. Norton & Co, NY, 2016.

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