🎵Sustained notes should be played with the weight of the bow and the weight of the finger.
🎶Embrace freedom in exactness while performing classical music.
🎹Imagine the presence of the composer while playing.
🎻Start a piece confidently and resist the urge to rush the tempo.
🎵Make deliberate bow changes and use the right part of the finger.
What is the key to playing sustained notes effectively?
—Sustained notes should be played using the weight of the bow and the weight of the finger.
How can musicians achieve freedom in exactness while performing?
—Musicians can achieve freedom in exactness by embracing their interpretation while staying true to the composition.
What tip does Emanuel Ax give for playing classical music?
—Ax advises musicians to imagine the presence of the composer while playing classical music.
What advice does Ax give for starting a piece?
—Ax suggests starting a piece confidently and resisting the urge to rush the tempo.
What does Ax recommend for bow changes and finger placement?
—Ax recommends making deliberate bow changes and using the right part of the finger for precise playing.
00:17In this masterclass, pianist Emanuel Ax shares valuable insights on performing classical music.
07:52Sustained notes should be played with the weight of the bow and the weight of the finger.
08:35Embrace freedom in exactness while performing classical music.
10:01Imagine the presence of the composer while playing.
11:50Start a piece confidently and resist the urge to rush the tempo.
12:41Make deliberate bow changes and use the right part of the finger.
