Developing an interpretation: Playing like you'd sing

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Annabel Thwaite Lesson time: (2min 58sec)

In this section, Annabel looks at how you can bring your own interpretation to a piece. The great thing about these hymns is that they have vocal melodies we all know. This idea of 'word painting' or 'melodic contouring' is really useful for pieces without words too, and you can apply it in your wider classical playing

About the instructor

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Recognised as one of Britain’s most versatile and charismatic pianists, Annabel Thwaite enjoys a diverse career as a soloist, chamber musician, recording artist, educator and examiner and has won all the major accompanying prizes, including the prestigious Kathleen Ferrier, Gold Medal, and Richard Tauber Piano Prizes. She has collaborated with renowned artists such as Roberto Alagna, Bryn Terfel, David Kempster and “Only Men Aloud!”

Annabel has recorded for Universal records with the “Scottish Tenor”, whose...  read more

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