Episode 30 – Rubato – Help or Hinder?
We are discussing the use of tempo rubato, and whether there is a need for it, and if so, when and where in ballet class.
Episode 29 – In Conversation with Richard Honner
We like to think of this as one of the jewels in the crown of Ballet Piano Podcast. It’s an In Conversation with…
Episode 28 – Show tunes – How Many Show Tunes Is A Show Tune Too many?
We are bringing you a brand new episode today which focuses on the use of show tunes in the ballet class, and ask…
Episode 27 – We’re Back!
We’re so excited to bring you this new episode after what feels like forever since we recorded or shared with you, but we’re back with a mini series of ‘coffee break conversations’ about ballet studio etiquette.
Episode 26 – In Conversation with David Yow
In this episode we’re talking to David Yow, former principal of Birmingham Royal Ballet.
Episode 25 – Introductions
In this episode featuring the whole of the podcast team, we talk about what consists of an introduction for a ballet exercise, and the sorts of things you might play for an introduction.
Episode 24 – Misunderstandings and Miscommunication
This episode is all about the misunderstandings that can happen in a ballet class, including timing, tempo, time signatures, and also when things have been miscommunicated by the teacher or the pianist.
Episode 23 – Playing Ballet Repertoire
We bring you an exciting new episode this week and it’s about playing for repertoire, solo and variation class.
Episode 22 – Arranging Ballet Class Repertoire
In the absence of David Yow, the three pianists bring you a Hot Topic episode very close to our hearts, and an essential skill required to becoming a successful ballet pianist. We are discussing how we arrange existing pieces of music to make it suitable for a ballet class, and ballet phrasing.
Episode 21 – Choosing Repertoire
In this episode, we are talking about how we choose what we will play for class, the many ways you can build your repertoire, and where you can gain inspiration for choosing the tunes you play.
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