Luciano Berio: Sequenza II

Performance Interpretation Course on one of the great harp works of the 20th Century

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Undoubtedly one of the most important works written for harp in the 20th century, Berio's Sequenza II is notoriously difficult to play. Alice Giles was considered by Berio as the foremost interpreter of this piece, and she performed it for him many times.

The videos in the course provide important background information, detailed performance instructions as an in-depth lesson, slow motion clips, and demonstrations on the special techniques involved. As such the course is also relevant for composers. There is over 2 hours of video material, organised into small sections using bar numbers, so that you can start anywhere, as you work through the piece.

As always in the courses, there is a comments section under each video, where you can ask questions or make observations about anything you encounter.

It is expected the student will own their own copy of the score, published by Universal.

The course is currently set up for one person per enrollment use only.

To include a face-to-face individual lesson to complement this course, you can enroll in the Skype 1:1 Lesson Course.

For more information contact: [email protected]

All prices are in US$


Your Instructor


Alice Giles
Alice Giles

Alice Giles AM is one of the world’s leading harpists, and also a dedicated and inspiring teacher. Winner of the prestigious 8th Israel International Harp Contest, she performs extensively as soloist and gives master-classes word-wide. Australian born, she studied in the US and spent many years living in Germany before returning to her roots, where she lives in rural New South Wales. Always ready for an adventure she has even performed on Mawson Station in Antarctica. She is Director of the Seven Harp Ensemble and Artistic Director of the non-profit company Harp Centre Australia. See more about Alice: www.alicegiles.com


Course Curriculum


  Introduction
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  Luciano Berio: Sequenza II in Sections
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  Special Techniques and Effects
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Frequently Asked Questions


When does the course start and finish?
The course starts now and never ends! It is a completely self-paced online course - you decide when you start and when you finish.
How long do I have access to the course?
How does lifetime access sound? After enrolling, you have unlimited access to this course for as long as you like - across any and all devices you own.

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