Research and publications

Why classical musicians should improvise to keep their audience

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Dolan, D., Sloboda, J., Jensen, H., Cruts, B., & Feygelson, E. (2013) ‘The improvisatory approach to classical music performance: An empirical investigation into its characteristics and impact’. Music Performance Research (Nov 2013 issue).

Dolan, D. (2005) ‘Back to the future: towards the revival of extemporization in classical music performance’. In G. Odam & N. Bannan (Eds.), The reflective conservatoire: Studies in music education (97-136). Aldershot: Ashgate Publishing.

Taking the risk and enjoying it (Classical Piano Magazine)

Walking freely on a firm ground (Classical Piano Magazine)

Bringing together the instinct and the flow (Classical Piano Magazine)

The classical style (Classical Piano Magazine)

Chopin’s testament (Classical Piano Magazine)

Research and publications

Why classical musicians should improvise to keep their audience

Download Articles

Dolan, D., Sloboda, J., Jensen, H., Cruts, B., & Feygelson, E. (2013) ‘The improvisatory approach to classical music performance: An empirical investigation into its characteristics and impact’. Music Performance Research (Nov 2013 issue).

Dolan, D. (2005) ‘Back to the future: towards the revival of extemporization in classical music performance’. In G. Odam & N. Bannan (Eds.), The reflective conservatoire: Studies in music education (97-136). Aldershot: Ashgate Publishing.

Taking the risk and enjoying it (Classical Piano Magazine)

Walking freely on a firm ground (Classical Piano Magazine)

Bringing together the instinct and the flow (Classical Piano Magazine)

The classical style (Classical Piano Magazine)

Chopin’s testament (Classical Piano Magazine)