Alexandra Vaduva

Romania, Piano
2016 Scholar

Bucharest and Royal Academy of Music London

‘During my week in France, I experienced incredibly intensive piano lessons, where Imogen and I explored the intriguing sound-worlds of Brahms, Schumann, Bartok and Enescu. She helped me immensely with the complete understanding of these pieces and their best interpretations. It struck me that total simplicity was the end product, which is attained through stripping down all the performer's preconceptions, opinions and ego. Imogen's teaching was aimed at exactly that: following closely the score and getting rid of any superficial movements, phrasings and touch. Apart from lessons and daily practice, we were also treated to incredible hospitality, two lovely pianos to work on, sight-seeing and a peacefulness which one can very easily forget exists, when one is used to constant traffic noise and daily travelling stress. Eygalières is one of the most serene places I have visited and it was one of the key-factors towards the success of this masterclass. I am immensely grateful to ICMT for this incredible opportunity, which I will never forget.’

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