BRAHMS, J.: Cello Sonata No. 1: I. Allegro non troppo (Masterclass with David Geringas) (Otero Quintana, Montalvan)
Cello Sonata No. 1 in E Minor, Op. 38
Composer: Brahms, Johannes
Geringas, David
Montalvan, Ofelia
Otero Quintana, Lucia
Catalogue Number: RSS8027_1
At the beginning, Professor Geringas explains general aspects such as tempo, agogics and character in relation to Brahms Cello Sonata No. 1. The student has to choose the right tempo for the whole movement selecting it from a different place that the introduction. Later they works on articulation, dynamics, sound, structure and climax in relation to the expression, rhythm and phrasing.
Professor Geringas focuses on the sound balance with the piano, the rapport and dialogue among parts, both instruments playing as an exchange. He also comments some aspects related to the bow and how to get the highest intensity.
