Works for Flute by Schubert, Hue and Sancan
CourseFluteClassicalIntermediate

Works for Flute by Schubert, Hue and Sancan

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Duration2h 19m
Modules6
LevelIntermediate
LanguageEnglish

Lesson Plan (2h 19m)

About this course

Sit in on a rare coaching session with Emmanuel Pahud and take his approach to three cornerstones of the flute repertoire straight into your own playing. Across Schubert's Variations on "Trockne Blumen", the Fantaisie pour Flute et Piano by Georges Hue and Pierre Sancan's Sonatine, you will see how a great artist shapes phrasing, colour and line, builds the breath control and articulation each piece demands, and turns technical detail into real musical storytelling.

It is a close-up look at the interpretation and musicianship behind some of the most demanding writing for the instrument, the kind of insight that is hard to find outside a private lesson with a player of this calibre.

Emmanuel Pahud is widely regarded as one of the world's greatest flautists. He became one of the youngest ever principal players of the Berlin Philharmonic when he was appointed in 1992, and his musicality and technique have made him a sought-after soloist across Europe, the United States, Japan and South East Asia, as well as a busy chamber musician whose recital partners include Eric Le Sage, Helene Grimaud, Yefim Bronfman and jazz pianist Jacky Terrasson.

In partnership with The Masterclass Media Foundation Archives, which provides a valuable educational resource in order to perpetuate musical passion and knowledge from one generation to another. [MMF038]

Who it's for

  • Intermediate flautists preparing recital or audition repertoire
  • Conservatoire students refining French and Romantic style
  • Returning players ready to tackle demanding solo works

What you'll learn

  • Shape Schubert variations with singing tone and direction
  • Phrase French repertoire with colour and rhythmic flexibility
  • Apply masterclass feedback to your own performance habits

What you'll need

  • A flute and a quiet space to practise
  • Scores for the Schubert, Hue and Sancan works
  • A few minutes most days, focused on detail

Meet the Guru

Emmanuel Pahud

Emmanuel Pahud

Berlin-based Emmanuel Pahud is one of the world's foremost flautists, best known for his baroque and classical flute repertory.

Pahud was born into a non-musical family in Geneva, Switzerland. As a young boy he was captivated by the sound of the flute, and from the age of four to the age of 22 he was tutored and mentored by flautists such as François Binet, Carlos Bruneel and Aurèle Nicolet, before training at the Conservatoire de Paris.

He leapt onto the international orchestral and solo music scene when he joined the Berlin Philharmonic Orchestra in 1992 as one of its youngest ever principal players. His innate musicality and extraordinary technique have made him a fixture for solo appearances in Japan, South East Asia, Europe and the United States. His regular recital partners include Eric Le Sage, Hélène Grimaud, Yefim Bronfman and the jazz pianist Jacky Terrasson, and he is greatly in demand as a chamber musician, having collaborated with most of the world's top soloists.

His versatility across music styles has "signalled the arrival of a new master flautist" (The Guardian). He plays across diverse genres, whether baroque, jazz, contemporary, classical, orchestral, or chamber music.

In Works for Flute by Schubert, Hue and Sancan, Emmanuel turns that artistry toward three cornerstones of the flute repertoire, sharing the interpretive and technical insight to bring each piece vividly to life.

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The Masterclass Media Foundation films and records leading classical musicians teaching, so students can sit in on masterclasses they would otherwise never reach. Its aim is twofold: to let players and music lovers learn directly from great teachers, and to build a lasting archive of that teaching for future generations. UK registered charity 1113002.

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