tonebase Flute Course

Liebermann

Sonata for Flute and Piano

Taught by renowned flutist

Alexa Still

Alexa Still discusses the difficulties this unique two-movement sonata presents and offers solutions and exercises to work on to make this piece understandable and accessible.

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    Difficulty: 
    Advanced
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    Duration: 
    1
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     hour

Course Syllabus

I. Lento

The first movement of Liebermann’s Sonata for Flute and Piano is haunting and unique. Alexa Still offers musical suggestions in addition to ways of navigating and practicing this beautiful work.

II. Presto

Alexa Still walks us through the Presto movement full of fast fingers and articulation. She offers us alternate fingerings, articulation suggestions, and ways to solidify technical passages.

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Alexa Still
meet YOUR INSTRUCTOR

Alexa Still

Alexa is known internationally for her many recordings on the Koch International Classics label and has been described as “whatever she plays sounds musical in every turn of the phrase” (Gramophone). She Currently teaches at the Oberlin Conservatory of Music.

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Alexa Still

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