Great Pianists on Piano Playing: Godowsky, Hofmann, Lhevinne, Paderewski and 24 Other Legendary Performers

by James Francis Cooke, Godowsky, Cooke

Overview

Great pianists discuss topics ranging from piano technique and musical development to becoming a virtuoso. Included are Busoni's "Important Details in Piano Study," Rachmaninoff's "Essentials of Artistic Playing," Paderewski's "Breadth in Musical Art," and much more. Includes 2 introductory essays, artist biographies, artists' study questions, more.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780486408453
Publisher:	Dover Publications
Publication date:	06/01/1999
Series:	Dover Books on Music Series
Edition description:	2nd ed.
Pages:	448
Product dimensions:	8.39(w) x 8.39(h) x 0.83(d)

Editorial Reviews

In 28 separate interviews, legendary performers such as Godowsky, Hofmann, Lh<'e>vinne, 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 c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)

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