PTM 2024 Alexander Schwarzkopf

PTM 2024

Translation of Poetry: From Letters and Words to Pitches and Rhythms in Synergy (2022)

w/ Alexander Schwarzkopf

Thu 24th October 2024, 3 pm PT

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Experience the transformation of poetry into sound as words and rhythms merge into a musical dialogue inspired by 'Synergy' and the fantastical world of 'Jabberwocky.

Course Details:

Join Alexander Schwarzkopf in an innovative masterclass, "Translation of Poetry: From Letters and Words to Pitches and Rhythms in Synergy (2022)," where music and language converge in a groundbreaking approach to piano composition. Drawing inspiration from avant-garde composers such as John Cage and George Crumb, Alexander will guide you through his creative process, revealing how poetry can be transformed into musical motives, harmonies, and rhythms using an unconventional keyboard overlay.

Key Features

Innovative Approach: Learn Alexander Schwarzkopf's unique method of translating poetry into sound, blending words with pitches and rhythms.
Avant-Garde Techniques: Explore extended techniques in piano performance, inspired by avant-garde pioneers.
Creative Exploration: Discover how pitch material is generated, and how Alexander reinterprets traditional piano techniques in innovative ways.
Hands-On Exercise: Engage in an interactive exercise that allows participants to "write" words and phrases in sound using Alexander's system.

Course Objectives and Takeaways

By the end of this masterclass, you will:

Gain insight into Alexander Schwarzkopf’s innovative approach to piano composition and performance.
Understand how to translate language into musical motives, harmonies, and rhythms.
Explore avant-garde techniques that challenge traditional piano playing.
Experience a new, engaging approach to composition through interactive participation.
Learn how to enhance both the auditory and visual aspects of piano performance.

Join Alexander Schwarzkopf in this avant-garde journey where language meets music, and discover a fresh perspective on piano composition and performance.

Join us on Thursday 24th October, 3 pm Pacific time, US, online. Length - 2 hours.

BIOGRAPHY

Alexander Schwarzkopf

Alexander J. Schwarzkopf is an accomplished pianist, composer, and educator. A finalist at the Silvio Bengalli International Piano Competition in Italy, he has served on the piano faculty at the University of New Mexico and as faculty at music festivals in Germany. His notable compositions include PSi: A Concerto for Piano and Six Instruments, and he has performed widely, including at the Oregon Bach Festival and the Makrokosmos Project Festival. Alexander's recordings, such as Falko Steinbach’s Figures: 17 Choreographic Etudes, are available on Centaur Records. He holds a Doctor of Musical Arts in Piano Performance and currently teaches in Eugene, Oregon.

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