Yuval Cohen gives a pedagogical and pianistic breakdown of the challenges that make Chopin’s iconic Ballade in G Minor (Op. 23) uniquely demanding.
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Chopin’s Ballade No. 1 in G Minor holds a special place in the piano repertoire. Revered by pianists of all levels and one of Chopin’s own favourite works, it is often approached with equal parts admiration and apprehension. While the piece does not always contain the most overtly virtuosic writing, it presents an unusually high concentration of distinct pianistic challenges, making it exceptionally demanding to learn and perform.
In this workshop, Yuval Cohen explores this iconic work from a pianistic and pedagogical perspective. Rather than focusing on interpretation or musical narrative, the session examines the physical and technical actions required at the keyboard to realise Chopin’s musical and emotional intentions. Drawing on many years of teaching and performance experience, Yuval demonstrates why this work can feel overwhelming - and how understanding its underlying pianistic concepts can transform the learning process.
Whether you’re planning to learn the piece, aspire to one day, or are simply fascinated by Chopin’s genius, this in-depth session will deepen your understanding and appreciation!
Yuval Cohen is a pianist and pedagogue with over 15 years of experience inspiring musicians of all levels across both Classical and Jazz traditions. A sought-after teacher and lecturer, Yuval has guided hundreds of students - from beginners to advanced artists, teachers, and jazz musicians - through private study, conservatory teaching and public lectures.
Yuval regularly presents on topics including pianistic technique, sound production, musical analysis, jazz improvisation and effective practice. His acclaimed online projects include a twelve-lecture concert series on Bach’s Well-Tempered Clavier and the popular course Unveiling Jazz Improvisation. Yuval holds degrees from Mannes College of Music in New York and additional certifications in both classical and jazz performance.