Master Cello Bowing Techniques with Evangeline Benedetti
iClassical Academy
Comprehensive 18-Part Video Series on Cello Bowing (3h 50m)
Join Evangeline Benedetti, former cellist of the New York Philharmonic and esteemed faculty member at the Manhattan School of Music, in this exclusive online course.
Drawing from over 50 years of experience, Benedetti offers unparalleled insights into mastering cello bowing techniques
18 Videos represent the perfect synthesis of her 40 years of work with the Alexander Technique and Bio-Mechanics.
Master the knowledge of the dynamic properties of the instrument and bow and knowledge of one's body to apply ease of movement to playing.
In 1967, Leonard Bernstein invited Evangeline Benedetti to join the New York Philharmonic, making her the first female cellist and the second tenured woman. She remained an active and integral member for 44 years.
Shortly after joining the New York Philharmonic, Evangeline became a dedicated student of the Alexander Technique to overcome the physical discomforts brought on by her demanding career.
Her commitment to the technique and its measurable results in her own playing led her to become a certified Alexander Technique teacher. Seeing the value of these concepts, she revamped her playing based on the Alexander Technique, which resulted in playing present in Cello, Bow, and You.
√ Learn how the Alexander Technique enhances your cello playing by promoting efficient movement and reducing tension.
√ Apply theoretical concepts to practical exercises designed to improve your bowing precision and musical expression.
√ Access 18 meticulously crafted video lessons at your own pace, featuring variable speed controls and high-definition stereo sound for an optimal learning experience.
Contents and Specifications
Series A | Getting to Know Cello, Bow and You
- Introduction
- Properties of the Cello and Bow
- . . . And You
- Before You Play a Note
Series B | Learning to Play through Élégie by Fauré | Bowing
- Introduction
- Anatomy of the Hand-Arm Complex
- Function of the Left and Right Hands
- The Whole Bow
- Changing Directions
- Unbalancing and String Crossings
- More on Bowing
- Energetic Force and Equalization of Hands
Series C | Learning to Play through Élégie by Fauré | The Left Hand
- Grid, Blueprint and Harmonics
- Shifting
- Vibrato
Series D | Learning to Play through Vivaldi, Van Goën and Popper | More Bowing
- Short Notes on the String
- Short Notes off the String
- Final Considerations
Comprehensive 18-Part Video Series on Cello Bowing (3h 50m)
High-Quality, Adjustable-Speed Videos with Stereo HD Sound
Excerpt - Pads & Thumb
Excerpt - Bowing Legato
Excerpt - Optimal Sound
Excerpt - String Crossing
Excerpt - Fortissimo
Excerpt - Shifts
"As an amateur cellist in my late 60s, I’ve been playing for years purely for the love of it—but I always struggled with bow control and fluidity. Evangeline Benedetti’s course has been a revelation. Her calm, precise teaching style and deep understanding of the body through the Alexander Technique helped me finally understand what efficient, expressive bowing feels like. For the first time, I’m producing a sound I’m proud of, and my practice sessions feel more joyful and less frustrating. This course has truly rekindled my passion for the cello, highly recommended for any older adult who wants to play more easily and confidently!” — Margaret H., Amateur Cellist, Canada