Music Talk & Piano Masterclass with Simon Tedeschi

Talks & Ideas

Australia’s favourite pianist, Simon Tedeschi, has performed worldwide for global leaders, royalty and audiences young and old, from the Sydney Opera House to Carnegie Hall.

Join Simon as he shares some of his secrets to learning piano music and the different ways he practises for the different kinds of performances, and in particular, how he prepares and performs George Gershwin’s Rhapsody in Blue – a work he has, arguably, performed more than any other musician on earth.

Following the talk, don’t miss a Piano Masterclass by Simon Tedeschi. Conducted like an open class, all attendees will observe Simon reveal his valuable insights.

Schedule

• 2pm: Talk – The secrets of learning, practising and playing piano music
• 3.15pm: Break
• 3.45pm: Piano Masterclass 
• 5pm: Conclusion