Piano masterclass with Leif Ove Andsnes and student Ērika Jākobsone

Recording from the Riga Jurmala Academy's piano masterclass with Leif Ove Andsnes and student Ērika Jākobsone, Jāzeps Vītols Latvian Academy of Music (prof.S.Osokins class).
Repertoire:
F. Chopin - Ballade No.2 in F major, Op.38
More information: www.riga-jurmala.com
The Riga Jurmala Academy has been organised in collaboration with the Jāzeps Vītols Latvian Academy of Music.
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Erika Jakobsone studied at Ogres music school with teacher Elga Klipa and then at Emils Darzins music school with Lelde Paula.
Erika has taken part in multiple competitions, some of which she has won awards and places for.
She has taken part in many masterclasses, including with Arnis Zandmanis, Naum Grubert, Stephan Imorde, Hamsa Al-Wadi Juris and more. Since the last year Erika has started studies in Jazeps Vitols Latvian Academy of Music with profesor Sergejs Osokins.
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[@rutchs7734]

We should be grateful to Leif Ove Andsnes and other world-class pianists who are willing to offer master classes. Its also noteworthy that in so many cases, the masters have to correct the mistakes done by students which involve the very basic principle or fundamentals of piano playing

[@rachgodf03]

Very nice masterclass! Very insightful to hear Andsnes' points on how to style this piece. Would have also been nice if the student waited until Andsnes' was done with his points before continuing on to play!

[@Bnorma11]

Excellent! Mr. Andsnes is a very good communicator ! He is guiding her well.

[@luisvaz9005]

and also great technical insights regarding specially sound control! I have a tremendos admiration for him!

[@santiagomiguez2969]

how much time you been playing piano? from what age? thanks!

[@jiyoungpark9736]

I would have loved to hear what Andsnes had to say if the student didn't interrupt him every single time.

[@gerardpaire304]

Cette pianiste a une position des mains horrible à regarder, ses mains sont littéralement "cassées", ce qui rend son jeu sec et dur. On voit qu'elle n'arrive pas à suivre les conseils tant elle a cette habitude. C'est dommage car il y a de belles choses dans ce qu'elle fait.

[@cristinabuga2691]

So much texture ! Briliant!

[@leonardmartin6048]

Very nice masterclass!

[@peterdavidson176]

i should qualify that by saying she does follow his instructions but often cuts him off, playing when she should be listening.

[@gerardpaire304]

Une tueuse de pianos ... 😱

[@ZeanIkLaurie]

Damn. She's got some listening skills to work on

[@haraldbjthunem4059]

She got a lot of good advice

[@bubffm]

She has a very weird technique and hand position😮

[@ChrisBreemer]

Old habits die hard.

[@peterdavidson176]

Excruciating and somewhat painful to watch due to the students inability to listen to directions. She has musicality but seems her technique is deficient and she has far too many superfluous movements that have become habitual. A shame that she couldn´t listen more, but perhaps due to her personality, or the occasion influenced her listening skills. Andsnes is very patient with her but I could feel even his patience was running thin.

[@VepiumOfficial]

how does one’s hands have scoliosis

[@donaldallen1771]

She plays constantly while he is talking, a bit like someone who constantly interrupts. She is not there to keep doing what she's already doing, but rather take advantage of the privilege of being taught by one of our greatest pianists, to improve. I would think she would be a frustrating student for any teacher, Andsnes' patience with her is extraordinary.

[@malmosma2301]

It's disgusting how you judge her without knowing her. And all because she sometimes plays a little too long? She is really good at the piano and implements his tips very quickly. The only frustrated one is you because you're not nearly as good as her. Unbelievable what envy does.

[@dkant4511]

@@malmosma2301 Donald is better than her so check who you're talking about before mouthing off! Thanks

[@jasonsong3406]

Yes I agree, many times she interrupted while he is still talking which is very rude and arrogant for me

[@malmosma2301]

@@dkant4511 wtf... you don't get the privilege of judging and insulting others just because you're "better".

[@konigstephan]

@@malmosma2301 You sir are absolutely right. All I saw here is was a model masterclass, with a more than proficient student following every bit of advice from the master. Some people are just f****d or plain stupid or envious or any mix of the above so yeah, just happened here. You have a nice one !

[@jiyoungpark9736]

This student needs to learn how to listen to people when they are talking. It's called etiquette.

[@dkant4511]

Boy, this is hard to watch!