William Bennett Masterclass - Flute - Schubert: Variations D 802

Masterclass with Professor William Bennett in which they work on Schubert’s Introduction and variations on Trockne Blumen from ’Die schöne Müllerin’ D 802. This masterclass took place at the Escuela Superior de Música Reina Sofía, Madrid 2010. Student: Rui Borges Maia Accompanying pianist: Cameron Roberts Venue: Escuela Superior de Música Reina Sofía, Madrid (Spain). March 2010 F. Schubert: Introduction and variations (on Trockne Blumen from ’Die schöne Müllerin’) for flute and piano D 802 op 160 Abstract: In general, they work in detail aspects such as phrasing, articulation and character of each variation. The phrasing is explained in relation to the harmony. Professor Bennett comments that sometimes it is necessary to adapt the lips to the embouchure to play some notes (e. g. D#). They also talk about different versions of the melody in some editions and study the breathing points in several passages. *******