SPECIAL COLLECTION | Dorothy Brandwein’s Ravel Fingerings
Published on 4/7/2022 with the author’s permission
First appeared in Dorothy Woster Brandwein, "Divisi Fingering in Selected Passages from Ravel's Solo Piano Works" (DMA diss., University of Missouri–Kansas City, 1981), 107.
SPECIAL COLLECTION | Dorothy Brandwein’s Ravel Fingerings
Published on 4/8/2022 with the author’s permission
First appeared in Dorothy Woster Brandwein, "Divisi Fingering in Selected Passages from Ravel's Solo Piano Works" (DMA diss., University of Missouri–Kansas City, 1981), 63, 109.
63: “Careful control of dynamics and voicing is an integral factor to the shaping of Ravel's melodies. Example 47 contains measures from two waltzes and the ‘Menuet.’ When the left hand plays some of the notes on the upper staff, the right hand can better balance the harmony while expressively shaping the melodic line. The ear must always be aware of the voice-leading indicated by the composer.”
SPECIAL COLLECTION | Dorothy Brandwein’s Ravel Fingerings
Published on 4/8/2022 with the author’s permission
First appeared in Dorothy Woster Brandwein, "Divisi Fingering in Selected Passages from Ravel's Solo Piano Works" (DMA diss., University of Missouri–Kansas City, 1981), 109.
SPECIAL COLLECTION | Dorothy Brandwein’s Ravel Fingerings
Published on 4/8/2022 with the author’s permission
First appeared in Dorothy Woster Brandwein, "Divisi Fingering in Selected Passages from Ravel's Solo Piano Works" (DMA diss., University of Missouri–Kansas City, 1981), 109.
SPECIAL COLLECTION | Dorothy Brandwein’s Ravel Fingerings
Published on 4/8/2022 with the author’s permission
First appeared in Dorothy Woster Brandwein, "Divisi Fingering in Selected Passages from Ravel's Solo Piano Works" (DMA diss., University of Missouri–Kansas City, 1981), 57, 112.
57: “Homophonic writing is a common feature of Ravel's style. Therefore, the pianist must be attentive to the horizontal line, as well as the balance of the vertical structures. When two hands share the chord, the balancing is made easier, as may be seen in Example 41.”
“Taking these notes in the left hand provides better balance between the hands and gives relief to the right hand’s constant motion.”
Submitted by Bill Brown with thanks to Menahem Pressler
Published on 5/14/2020
“Taking these notes in the left hand provides better balance between the hands and gives relief to the right hand’s constant motion.”
Submitted by Bill Brown with thanks to Menahem Pressler
Published on 5/14/2020