Frans Helmerson at the Verbier Festival Academy – Schubert Arpeggione Sonata Masterclass (DVD)

UPC: MMF 2-034

Product Features

• Title: Frans Helmerson at the Verbier Festival Academy – Schubert Arpeggione Sonata Masterclass
• Composer: Franz Schubert
• Work Featured: Arpeggione Sonata, D821
• Instructors: Frans Helmerson (Cello)
• Student: Adam Krzeszowiec (Cello)
• Pianist: Catherine Edwards
• Production: Filmed at Centre Culturel du Hameau, Verbier
• Disc Format: DVD5
• Running Time: 42 minutes
• Picture Format: Widescreen 16:9 anamorphic
• Sound Format: Stereo
• Colour Format: NTSC
• Region Code: All Regions (Worldwide)

Overview

Swedish cellist Frans Helmerson, one of the most distinguished cellists and pedagogues of his generation, presents a masterclass on Franz Schubert’s Arpeggione Sonata at the Verbier Festival Academy. Helmerson, known for his lyrical playing and profound musical interpretations, works with Adam Krzeszowiec, a promising young cellist, to unlock the subtleties of Schubert's beloved sonata.

Originally written for the arpeggione, a six-stringed instrument, the Arpeggione Sonata is now a standard part of the cello repertoire. Helmerson’s insightful teaching offers invaluable lessons on interpretation, technique, and the stylistic nuances of Schubert’s composition. Pianist Catherine Edwards accompanies the masterclass, contributing to a rich, collaborative session.

Interesting Facts

• Frans Helmerson is a highly respected cello professor, teaching at the Musikhochschule in Cologne and the Escuela Superior de Música Reina Sofía in Madrid.
• The Arpeggione Sonata, composed in 1824, was originally written for a now-rare instrument. The piece is commonly performed on the cello and remains one of Schubert’s most lyrical and technically challenging compositions.
• Adam Krzeszowiec, a student of Helmerson in this masterclass, has gone on to perform with several prestigious orchestras and has won multiple international awards.
• The Verbier Festival Academy is known for attracting some of the world’s most talented young musicians, offering them the chance to work with internationally renowned masters.

Publishers

• The Masterclass Media Foundation

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