The Golandsky Institute

The last day of sessions at the 2026 Golandsky Institute Summer Symposium is already here! It has been a whirlwind of a week with rich learning, new and old friends, and music all around!

After a busy third day of sessions at the Golandsky Institute Summer Symposium, the evening was filled with soul and fireworks as Logan Skelton, Sean Duggan, and Mi-Eun Kim performed a dazzling program of Gershwin's works arranged for two pianos with an informative and fascinating pre-concert lecture given by Logan Skelton.

What a first day at the 2026 Golandsky Institute Summer Symposium! From focused technique work to inspired music-making, our participants dove into a full day of learning at SUNY Fredonia. On to day two!

Livestream registration ends July 17, register now at GolandskyInstitute.org!

You'll be part of the same sessions as in-person attendees: asking questions, engaging with faculty, and joining the conversation in real time. This isn't passive viewing. This is the Symposium, live, with you in it.

Plus, Edna Golandsky will be hosting a Q&A session exclusively for online participants!

If you want to participate in person at the Golandsky Institute Summer Symposium, today is your last chance to register!

🗓️ July 26 - August 1, 2026
📍SUNY Fredonia - Fredonia, New York
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Take note of deadlines coming up for the 2026 Golandsky Institute Summer Symposium!

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Don't miss this opportunity to be in the room or online for these lectures this summer at the 2026 Golandsky Institute Summer Symposium!
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Edna Golandsky: The Broad Meaning of Legato and How to Achieve It When Physical Connection Is Not Possible
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Adhering to the idea that legato always means finger connection is at the root of many of the problems that pianists experience. Edna Golandsky will explain and demonstrate the skills necessary to both honor the composer's intentions while avoiding serious problems.
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Robert Durso: Mastering Scriabin’s Etude Op. 8 No. 12: A Taubman Approach to Power and Effortless Sound
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In this lecture‑demonstration, Robert Durso shows how the Taubman Approach provides clear, practical solutions to the technical and musical challenges of Scriabin’s Etude Op. 8 No. 12. Through focused demonstrations, he will explore how fi*****ng, grouping, leaps, and producing a resonant fortissimo work together to solve the etude’s most demanding passages.

Participants will see how these principles transform the piece from a physically taxing struggle into one that can be played with freedom, security, and expressive power—making the Taubman insights immediately usable for pianists at any level.
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John Bloomfield: Taking the Fear Factor Out of Leaps
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When we think about what makes a piece difficult, leaps usually come to mind first of all. Instead of leaving the experience to chance or prayer, learn about principles and strategies that will give you more confidence and control!
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Mary Moran: Two Beloved Nocturnes
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The Nocturne in E-flat Major Op.9 No.2 and the Nocturne in C-sharp Minor Op. Posth. are two of the most beloved nocturnes written by Chopin. Using the Taubman Approach, Mary Moran will discuss how to play the accompaniments in each nocturne without the tension of stretching and as well as how to project melody lines that can sing, interpreting the ornamented melody lines expressively.