Collaborative Piano

This ono-to-one course is offered to piano majors that have completed the sophomore year of their studies, giving them the opportunity of specialization in the Art of Vocal Accompaniment. Articulated in four distinct areas comprising both Art Song and Aria repertoire, the course provides to pianists the diverse stylistic knowledge and practical skills to address vocal repertoire from Baroque to the 21st century. In each semester students will explore one of the following genres: the German Lied, French Mélodie, World Art Song (repertoire not restricted to but focused on Greek and American composers) and the operatic Aria. The course considers issues of diction in the main languages of vocal repertoire and the various performance traditions as well. Student has to prepare two public performances as an accompanist of vocal recitals.