James Francis Cooke Great Pianists on Piano Playing

Learning from a virtuoso is something that any piano student would love to do. But while master classes are rare, this remarkable book allows us to share the thoughts, musical insights, and experience of the world's greatest pianists. In 28 separate interviews, these legendary artists talk about piano technique, musical development, what is required to achieve virtuoso piano artistry, and many other topics related to keyboard performance. Included are Busoni's "Important Details in Piano Study," Rachmaninoff's "Essentials of Artistic Playing," Paderewski's "Breadth in Musical Art," Grainger's "Modernism in Pianoforte Study," as well as fascinating perceptions and commentary from Bachaus, Carreno, Gabrilowitsch, Godowsky, Hofmann, Lhevinne, Scharwenka, and other masters. Containing a wealth of information and practical advice, including biographical sketches of each musician, "Great Pianists on Piano Playing" is a one-of-a-kind collection that piano students, teachers, and any music lover will treasure.