Uncover the diverse influences shaping 20th-century piano collections in this engaging masterclass with Adrian Werum. Explore how classical composers like Prokofiev (Visions Fugitives) and Debussy (Children’s Corner) integrated jazz, blues, and popular music elements into their works. Learn how these crossover techniques can inform your own compositions and improvisations, bridging tradition and innovation.
 

Key Features

• Exploration of 20th-Century Piano Collections: Study the compositional approaches in Visions Fugitives, Children’s Corner, and Werum’s Illegitimate Children of the Blues.
• Crossover Techniques: Analyze how jazz, blues, and pop influences transformed classical piano writing.
• Compositional Development: Gain insight into the harmonic, rhythmic, and structural techniques that define these works.
• Creative Application: Learn to incorporate these elements into your own compositions and improvisations.

Course Objectives and Takeaways

By the end of this masterclass, you will:

• Understand the evolution of piano collections in the 20th century and their stylistic diversity.
• Recognize the influence of jazz, blues, and pop music on classical piano composition.
• Explore key compositional techniques that shaped Visions Fugitives, Children’s Corner, and Illegitimate Children of the Blues.
• Apply these concepts creatively in your own compositions and improvisations.
• Gain a fresh perspective on blending genres to enrich your musical language.

Experience the fusion of tradition and modernity with Adrian Werum, and expand your creative horizons through the rich landscape of 20th-century piano music!