Teaching Really Matters
An inspiring pedagogical workshop exploring Romantic-era interpretation, historical performance practice, and musical creativity with internationally respected pianist and educator Dr Edith Widayani.
Workshop Overview
The music of Chopin and the Early Romantic composers continues to shape piano pedagogy and performance around the world. Yet many stylistic conventions and historical performance practices remain misunderstood or underexplored in modern teaching.
This special workshop invites participants to revisit Romantic interpretation through a deeper historical and artistic lens, discovering how creativity, nuance, and stylistic understanding can enrich both performance and teaching.
Dr Edith Widayani
Dr Edith Widayani is a respected pianist, educator, and international music leader known for her thoughtful approach to Romantic piano literature and historically informed interpretation.
Interpreting Chopin and the Early Romantics: Performance Practice and Creativity
In this illuminating session, Dr Edith Widayani explores historical approaches to interpreting Chopin and Early Romantic repertoire, examining how stylistic understanding shapes artistic decisions.
Participants will discover how phrasing, rubato, articulation, sound colour, and expressive freedom were originally approached, alongside practical case studies demonstrating how these works were intended to be performed.
The session encourages teachers and performers alike to cultivate more imaginative, historically aware, and musically authentic interpretations.
Registration Fees
Teachers who entered students for the 9th Singapore Performers’ Festival 2026, as well as students, enjoy 50% off regular fees.
Teachers of 9th PF Students
Per session
SMTA Members
Per session
Non-Members / Public
Per session
Early bird fees till 1 June 2026. Limited seats available.
Venue
Music Salon @ Yamaha Thomson Plaza
301 Upper Thomson Road #03-24
Thomson Plaza Singapore 574408
MRT: Upper Thomson