MENDELSSOHN, Felix

Concerto for piano and orchestra no. 2 in D minor op. 40 (orchestra part reduced for piano)

II. Adagio - Molto sostenuto

Mikhail Voskresensky, guest professor

Katharina Treutler, student

Denis Lossev, accompanying pianist

In general, the second movement has been very well performed but it is a "lamento", it is necessary to sing all as if the right hand is a great singer, as Maria Callas. Moreover, the student should not be afraid in some passages and she must give to the melody more freedom, rubato and more improvised character.
Then, Prof. Voskresensky makes specific indications relating to dynamics, contrasts and sound, character, different orchestral instruments, or agogic, among others.

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