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Playing from memory vs. playing with the score
Lately, we can see more pianists performing pieces from the scores instead of playing by heart. Most of the time these concerts are performances of contemporary music, long pieces, or newly written compositions, but even in the traditional setting of a piano recital this can happen. The question is, does it bother the audience to…
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University of Malta Research Expo 2024
In May 2024, during the University of Malta Research Expo 2024, I presented a poster about the analysis of the musical piece from the performers’ perspective based on Amy Beach’s Ballade in D flat major op. 6.
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Academic Research
During my DMus studies I am conducting research on women composers from the late 19th century, namely USA-born Amy Beach and Swedish Valborg Aulin. It explores the unique piano styles and performance challenges in four pieces by two women composers from the late-Romantic era. Both were accomplished pianists and composers, living on opposite sides of…
