Boris Berman at the Royal Northern College of Music - Claude Debussy: Pour le Piano - Piano Masterclass DVD

UPC: 5065001314391

Product Features

• Instructor: Boris Berman, internationally acclaimed pianist and teacher.
• Institution: Filmed at the Royal Northern College of Music, UK.
• Composer: Claude Debussy.
• Piece: Pour le Piano.
• Student: Andrew Marrs.
• Format: DVD - Region-free, NTSC.
• Running time: 54 minutes.
• Aspect Ratio: Widescreen 16:9 Anamorphic.

Overview

Boris Berman, celebrated for his performances in nearly fifty countries and known as one of the world’s most respected keyboard teachers, delivers an insightful masterclass focusing on Claude Debussy’s Pour le Piano. This DVD, filmed at the Royal Northern College of Music, offers viewers the chance to learn from Berman’s expertise as he works with student Andrew Marrs. Born in Moscow and a student of Lev Oborin, Berman’s rich career includes collaborations with key contemporary composers like Alfred Schnittke and Edison Denisov, as well as performances of works by Arnold Schoenberg, Karlheinz Stockhausen, and more.

Since moving to the U.S. in 1979, he has taught at prestigious institutions such as Yale and Boston University, solidifying his status as a foremost authority on piano performance and pedagogy. This DVD is a valuable resource for students and enthusiasts of classical music who wish to deepen their understanding of Debussy’s work and piano technique.

Interesting Facts

• Boris Berman is renowned for his complete recording of Sergei Prokofiev’s piano works, making him a leading interpreter of 20th-century Russian music.
• He was among the first to perform pieces by Arnold Schoenberg, Karlheinz Stockhausen, and other avant-garde composers in Russia.
• The Masterclass Media Foundation (MMF) supports this project, creating an archive of the world’s greatest musicians teaching or giving masterclasses.
• The Pour le Piano suite by Debussy, composed in 1901, is a pivotal work that bridges the Romantic and Modern eras in music.

Publishers

• Masterclass Media Foundation: A non-profit organization dedicated to preserving the teaching legacies of leading musicians through filmed masterclasses.