Rubato can only be effective if you work within the structure of a clear beat'
Violist Yuri Bashmet describes how best to use rubato as part of a masterclass on Shostakovich's Sonata for Viola and Piano, recorded at the Verbier Festival Academy. The full 123-minute video is available to buy as a download or DVD through the Masterclass Media Foundation.
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