Title:
Great pianists on piano playing : Godowsky, Hofmann, Lhévinne, Paderewski, and 24 other legendary performers / [compiled by] James Francis Cooke.
Author:
Cooke, James Francis, 1875-1960.
Publication Information:
Mineola, N.Y. : Dover Publications, ©1999.
Call Number:
MT220 .G7815 1999
Abstract:
In 28 separate interviews, legendary performers such as Godowsky, Hofmann, Lhevinne, Paderewski and others talk about piano technique, musical development, what is required to achieve virtuosity, and other topics related to keyboard performance. Contributions by masters such as Rachmaninoff, Paderewski, Busoni, and Granger discuss important aspects of piano study and musical artistry. Includes biographical sketches of these great musicians and several b&w portraits. Originally published in 1917. Annotation copyrighted by Book News, Inc., Portland, OR.
Electronic Access:
Publisher description http://catdir.loc.gov/catdir/description/dover032/99038221.html
ISBN:
9780486408453
Physical Description:
418 pages : illustrations ; 22 cm
General Note:
Originally published: Philadelphia : T. Presser, 1917.
Contents:
The artist's life / Are pianists born or made? / The story of a wonder child / The pianist of to-morrow / Artistic aspects of piano study / Appearing in public / Important details in piano study / Distinctive piano playing / Essentials of touch / The real significance of technic / Analyzing masterpieces / Progress in piano study / Piano study in Russia / Vladimir de Pachmann -- Modern pianistic problems / Essentials of artistic playing / Systematic musical training / The training of the virtuoso / Economy in music study / Learning a new piece / What interpretation really is / Breadth in musical art / Thoroughness in Hungarian music study / Opportunities and limitations in pianoforte playing / Universality in piano teaching methods / Concentration in music study / Insuring progress in music study / Modernism in pianoforte study / Profitable practice versus wasted practice / Nervousness in piano playing
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