Classical Music Performance (Piano), M.A.

Overview

The Classical Music Performance (Piano) from University of Pécs is for the truly committed – for those young artists who do have the aim to be on stage regularly.

In the instrumental performance classes held two times a week through four semesters the goal is to achieve:

• technical abilities of a real virtuoso,

• playing stability and reliability,

• detailed stylistic knowledge of all major eras and genres of classical music related to the instrument studied,

• an ability to shape the musical process down to the smallest nuances and shades with ease and creativity,

• a fundamental respect for the composer’s instructions, put into a viable combination with the performer’s own ideas and personality,

• and, possibly most importantly:

• an open spirit with an honest motivation to, and ability of, getting in touch with the emotional essence of the music performed, and communicating it to the audience in a straightforward yet sophisticated manner.

In addition to solo performance, chamber music also has an emphasized role in the program, with one lesson per week through all semesters, with the possibility of freely experimenting with several different ensemble formations, or studios of different chamber music teachers.