VIOLIN masterclass by Olivier Charlier | Caprice n°24 by Niccolò Paganini | Saline royale Academy

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About this violin masterclass:

Caprice n°24 by Niccolò Paganini
Recorded with Olivier Charlier and ‪@giovannasevi874‬ in February 2022.

0:00 Intro and playing part from Giovanna Sevi
5:47 Advice part from Olivier Charlier

In this masterclass, Professor Charlier works with student Giovanna Sevi on character, sound, and expression in Paganini’s Caprice No. 24. In the main theme, Charlier discusses how to create the intended effect without adding any unnecessary accents or dynamics in the process. In each variation going forward, Charlier encourages Sevi to develop a clear idea for the character of the music. Then, she can exaggerate those phrasing, dynamics, and articulations to demonstrate those characters clearly. He also challenges her to maintain a clear sound throughout; while the tone colors can change, the sound must remain high quality, even through difficult technique. In the same vein, while the tempo can change and rubato should be used, the rhythmic proportions must stay the same. Overall, Charlier helps the student amplify her musical ideas and refine her playing by paying close attention to the small details. .


What we learn:
Capturing the intended expression and phrasing in the theme.
Determining and exaggerating the characters of each different variation.
Finding the right sound and musical ideas through experimentation.
Playing with a clear, good quality sound, even in difficult passages.
Maintaining rhythmic proportions even as tempo fluctuates.
Playing with enough freedom to capture the details.

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