"Heinrich Schenker's The Art of Performance shows this great music theorist in a new light. While his theoretical writings helped transform music theory in the twentieth century, this book draws on his experience as a musician and teacher to propose a sharp reevaluation of how m…
Schenker was one of the most influential music theorists of the 20th century. In this essay, he turns his attention to the performer's role, arguing that the cult of the virtuoso has led to an overemphasis on technical display.
"Boris Berman, an internationally known Russian-trained concert pianist and highly respected teacher, here draws on his vast experience to explore issues of piano technique and music interpretation. Combining explanations and advice with anecdotes about his students, colleagues,…
Boris Berman, an internationally known Russian-trained concert pianist and highly respected teacher, here draws on his vast experience to explore issues of piano technique and music interpretation. Combining explanations and advice with anecdotes about his students, colleagues, …
Na een inleiding over de bouw van het instrument volgen vele adviezen voor het pianospelen en analyses van werken van drie belangrijke componisten
Teaches now to mentally practice playing the piano by using all four memories: visual, tactile, analytical, and aural. With this book you can: feel confident when performing in public; reduce the time spent in front of the piano trying to learn; get relative pitch; understand mu…