Introducing Bach for Pianists!
How to Decipher His Keyboard Scores for the Modern Pianist
Friday 28th February – Sunday 2nd March 2025
Join The Purcell School’s Piano Department for a captivating three-day piano course exploring the timeless works of J.S. Bach, tailored for the modern pianist.
Led by renowned pianists and Bach experts Colin Booth and Steven Devine, this course delves into the intricacies of interpreting Bach’s keyboard scores, offering invaluable insights for pianists at all levels.
We warmly invite aspiring players, piano teachers and enthusiasts of Bach’s music, to watch and learn as spectators in a masterclass-style setting.
This unique course features engaging sessions with the talented students of The Purcell School’s piano department, and is offered free of charge.
Course Programme:
Friday 28th February 2025
10.40–20.00
Recital Room
10.40-11.40 Introducing Bach for pianists! How to decipher his keyboard scores for
the modern pianist!
11.40-12.40 Partita no.1 in B flat Major, BWV 825 (i., ii., iii.)
13.40-14.40 Partita no.1 in B flat Major, BWV 825 (iv., v., vi.)
14.40-15.40 Well-Tempered Clavier, Book I
16.00-18.00 Well-Tempered Clavier, Book I
18.30-20.00 Well-Tempered Clavier, Book I
Saturday 1st March 2025
09.40–20.00
Recital Room
09.40-12.40 Well-Tempered Clavier, Book I
13.40-15.40 Well-Tempered Clavier, Book II
16.00-18.00 Well-Tempered Clavier, Book II
18.30-20.00 Well-Tempered Clavier, Book II
Sunday 2nd March 2025
10.40–21.00
Recital Room
10.40-12.40 Well-Tempered Clavier, Book II
15.30 *CP Hall* Concert 1: Partita no.1 in B flat Major, BWV 825
Well-Tempered Clavier, Book I
18.30 *CP Hall* Concert 2: Well-Tempered Clavier, Book II
