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Distinguished teacher László Norbert Nemes joins the faculty of The Exhale

The Exhale

An online holistic mastercourse for musicians, created by violinist Gwendolyn Masin

 

Now in its second edition, The Exhale is delighted to welcome distinguished teacher Dr László Norbert Nemes to its faculty to lead a series of classes on Beethoven's Sonatas for Piano and Violin. This series of interactive workshops aims to unfold general and individual characteristics of a selection of Beethoven's duo sonatas through listening, singing and the analysis of harmony and structure, using a teaching and learning process is based on the Kodály Concept. The series begins on 23 July with Beethoven's sonata Op. 12, no. 1, and continues throughout August.

 

László Norbert Nemes is is Vice President of the International Kodály Society, Honorary Member and Patron of the British Kodály Academy and Patron of Education at the National Youth Choir of Scotland. He is a Professor of the Liszt Academy of Music and holder of the Bartók-Pásztory Prize for Performing Arts in Hungary as a conductor. He became the director of the Kodály Institute of the Liszt Academy of Music, Kecskemét in 2008.

 

He joins a distinguished faculty of international performers and renowned practitioners at The Exhale, including violinist Peter Sheppard-Skaerved (Royal Academy of Music, London), cellist Dale Culliford, Baroque specialist Pavlo Beznosiuk (Royal Academy of Music, London), violist Matthew Jones (Head of Chamber Music at Guildhall School of Music & Drama, London) and pianist Penelope Roskell (Professor of Piano & Piano Pedgagory at Trinity-Laban Conservatoire of Music & Dance, London).

 

 

The Exhale was created by violinist Gwendolyn Masin as a safe space where musicians can come together without outward expectation, and away from the more competitive elements of the profession, to develop and grow, learn from others, and nurture their inner wellbeing as well as hone their musical skills. The classes, which are open to professional, student and amateur musicians, are complemented by sessions on Alexander Technique, Yoga, Feldenkrais, career development and psychology. In addition, the popular weekly Artist Cafe events bring together guests to discuss a range of music-related issues, including managing stage fright, balancing a professional career with family life, and approaching auditions. Special guests include Roderick Williams, Gabriela Montero, Natalie Clein, and Gary Hoffman.

 

Full details at https://www.the-exhale.com/

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