April 2, 2011, Saturday - Keyboard Master Class: Julia & Irina Elkina Russian Traditions in Piano Pedagogy at MacPhail

Time: 12:30pm–2:30pm

Location: Antonello Hall, MacPhail Center for Music, 501 South 2nd Street

“Simply dazzling” is the way the American Record Guide has described the Elkina Piano Duo. Together they have won several international Duo-Piano competitions and are internationally recognized performing artists known for their brilliant interpretations of four hand/two piano repertoire. They received their piano training in St. Petersburg, Russia and completed their Doctor of Musical Arts Degrees at the University of Minnesota.

Come experience Russian traditions in this piano Master Class with Julia and Irina Elkina! Irina and Julia will introduce the structure of Russian music schools, practice regimen and performanceopportunities. They will discuss and teach you how to integrate the best of Russian piano pedagogy methods into your piano lessons. During the class, three preselected students will be taughtwith a focus on sound production, projection and balance—a few of the unique traits of Russian piano pedagogy. Some time will be devoted to answering your questions!

$5 General Admission at the door; Free to MacPhail students