Great contemporary pianists speak for themselves
by Mach, Elyse
In this rich collection of fascinating interviews with 25 of the world's greatest pianists of the contemporary era, the editor has chosen to let the artists speak freely and develop their thoughts about music, their lives, and their careers with a minimum of interruption. The result is a treasury of reminiscences and reflections that are not only remarkably candid and revealing but entertaining and thought-provoking as well. Through the eyes of these inspired musicians, we get an intimate look …
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- Full title :Great contemporary pianists speak for themselves / [interviewed and edited by] Elyse Mach.
Summary
In this rich collection of fascinating interviews with 25 of the world's greatest pianists of the contemporary era, the editor has chosen to let the artists speak freely and develop their thoughts about music, their lives, and their careers with a minimum of interruption. The result is a treasury of reminiscences and reflections that are not only remarkably candid and revealing but entertaining and thought-provoking as well. Through the eyes of these inspired musicians, we get an intimate look at the concert scene and the life of the concert pianist, as well as insights into the artists' feelings about their art, their performance anxieties, the music they play, and many other topics. Enhanced with 50 photographs, this book will be welcomed by anyone with an interest in serious music and piano artistry.
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- Publication Date:1991.
Publication Statements
- Publisher(s):Dover Publications
- Place of Publication:New York
- Language:eng
- Publication Date:1991.
Notes
Originally published: Great pianists speak for themselves. New York : Dodd, Mead, 1980-1988.
Includes indexes.
The Physical Object
- Description:2 volumes in 1 : : illustrations ; : 21 cm.
Edition Identifiers
- ISBN:0486266958, 9780486266954
- oclc:ocm23014598
- LC Classification:ML397
- Dewey Decimal:786.2/092/2
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