Conscious Listening Explorations

About the Workshop

Interactive Music Appreciation: Excerpts from Prokofiev’s D major and Mozart’s K.304 E minor violin and piano sonatas.

Amid the noise of daily life, listening is a vital skill that fosters deeper communication and connection. But how can we truly attune ourselves to the music around us, and how might these skills transform our everyday interactions? Join us for an extraordinary journey of discovery through the art of Conscious Listening™.

This interactive workshop is led by internationally acclaimed Steinway Artist and educator Hsing-ay Hsu, with guest violinist Anna Elashvili. With her unique 4-step method to unlock the secrets of classical piano music, she will perform one work live in the intimate setting of the Kaufman Music Center immediately north of Lincoln Center, UWS.

https://www.hsingayhsu.com/explorations

Format:

• Group warm-up exercise: Start by tuning into your listening potential.
• World-class live performance: Steinway Concert B.
• Interactive deep dive: Explore, compare, contrast melody, harmony, rhythm, dynamics, and how they combine to create emotional expression.
• Listen to a phrase multiple times to hear more details.
• Breakout discussions: Share perspectives in small groups to enrich your understanding.
• Q&A

“Hsing-ay took my appreciation of the classics to another level! I learned much from this change with Anna. As always, Hsing-ay’s playing and her body of knowledge are unsurpassed!” -Francisco

“I had such an amazing time yesterday and there’s been this wonderful residual effect of listening deeper and seeing more of the colors in the world.” – Lisa