Great Pianists on Piano Playing
Study Talks with Foremost Virtuosos. A Series of Personal Educational Conferences with Renowned Masters of the Keyboard, Presenting the Most Modern Ideas upon the Subjects of Technic, Interpretation, Style and Expression
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GREAT PIANISTS ON PIANO PLAYING
STUDY TALKS WITH FOREMOST VIRTUOSOS
BY
JAMES FRANCIS COOKE
A SERIES OF PERSONAL EDUCATIONAL CONFERENCES WITH RENOWNED MASTERS OF THE KEYBOARD, PRESENTING THE MOST MODERN IDEAS UPON THE SUBJECTS OF TECHNIC, INTERPRETATION, STYLE AND EXPRESSION
CONTENTS
I
THE ARTIST'S LIFE The Virtuoso's Career as It Really Is
Golden Bait
Freak Pianists
A Pathetic Example
The Pianist of To-day
The Magic of Magnetism
A Notable Example
The Greatest Thing of All
II
ARE PIANISTS BORN OR MADE?
The American Virtuoso of To-day
PEPITO ARRIOLA
Biographical
III
THE STORY OF A WONDER CHILD pepito arriola My Earliest Recollections
My Friendship With Arthur Nikisch
My First Regular Instruction
Early Repertory
My Daily Practice
General Education
Theoretical Studies
Reading and Study
At the Concert
Questions in Style, Interpretation, Expression and Technic of Pianoforte Playing SERIES I pepito arriola
WILHELM BACHAUS
Biographical
IV
THE PIANIST OF TO-MORROW wilhelm bachaus To-day, Yesterday and To-morrow
The Wonderful Efficacy of Scales
Bach Musically Omnipotent
The Old That Is Ever New
Difficulties in New Pianoforte Compositions
Mere Difficulty No Longer Astounds
Modern Compositions
The Most Difficult Compositions
Praise That Irritates
Why Not Seek the Beautiful?
Exercises That Give Immediate Help
Avoid Too Complicated Exercises
Questions in Style, Interpretation, Expression and Technic of Pianoforte Playing SERIES II wilhelm bachaus
HAROLD BAUER
Biographical
V
ARTISTIC ASPECTS OF PIANO STUDY harold bauer The Immediate Relation of Technic To Music
The Aim of Technic
Seeking Individual Expression
The Resistance of the Medium
The Perversion of Studies
The Unit of Musical Expression
Music First, the Instrument Afterwards
Variety the Spice of Art
Muscular and Nervous Energy
Phrasing and Breathing
The Natural Effect of Emotions
Questions in Style, Interpretation, Expression and Technic of Pianoforte Playing SERIES III harold bauer
FANNY BLOOMFIELD-ZEISLER
Biographical
VI
APPEARING IN PUBLIC fanny bloomfield-zeisler
Thorough Preparation Necessary
Leschetizky and 'Method'
Well-selected Programs
Personality
Do Not Attempt the Impossible
Foreign Débuts
Practical Suggestions
Questions in Style, Interpretation, Expression and Technic of Pianoforte Playing SERIES IV fanny bloomfield-zeisler
FERRUCCIO BENVENUTO BUSONI
Biographical
VII
IMPORTANT DETAILS IN PIANO STUDY ferruccio benvenuto busoni The Significance of the Detail
Learning To Listen
Self Development
Finding Individual Faults
Details of Phrasing and Accentuation
Bach, Bach, Bach
Questions on Style, Interpretation, Expression and Technic of Piano Playing SERIES V ferruccio benvenuto busoni
TERESA CARREÑO
Biographical
VIII
DISTINCTIVE PIANO PLAYING teresa carreño Early Evidences of Individuality
New Problems at Every Step
The Teacher's Responsibility
Edward MacDowell's Individuality
Developing Individuality Through Poetry
Cultivating Vivacity and Brilliancy
The Importance of Studying Musical History
Questions on Style, Interpretation, Expression and Technic of Piano Playing SERIES VI teresa carreño
OSSIP GABRILOWITSCH
Biographical
IX
ESSENTIALS OF TOUCH ossip gabrilowitsch
A Rigid Arm Undesirable
Touch a Distinguishing Characteristic
Combining Different Touches
Mechanical Methods Dangerous
Students Should Hear Virtuosos
Methods, and Still More Methods
Don't Neglect Ear Training
Artistic Interpretation Paramount
Questions in Style, Interpretation, Expression and Technic of Pianoforte Playing SERIES VII ossip gabrilowitsch
LEOPOLD GODOWSKY
Biographical
X
THE REAL SIGNIFICANCE OF TECHNIC leopold godowsky Ideas Upon Technic Often Erroneous
The Brain Side of Piano Study
The Emotions in Piano Playing
Inspiring the Student
Changes in the Mechanism of the Instrument
The Significance of Weight Playing
Moulding the Fingers To the Keys
Individuality, Character and Temperament
Genius and Work
Questions in Style, Interpretation, Expression and Technic of Pianoforte Playing SERIES VIII leopold godowsky
KATHARINE GOODSON
Biographical
XI
ANALYZING MASTERPIECES katharine goodson The Natural Tendency To Analyze
The First Step in Analyzing a New Piece
The Poetic Idea of the Piece
Studying the Rhythm
The Analysis of Phrases
Studying the Harmony
A Careful Analysis of Touch Effects
The Responsibilities of the Teacher
Questions in Style, Interpretation, Expression and Technic of Pianoforte Playing SERIES IX katharine goodson
JOSEF HOFMANN
Biographical
XII
PROGRESS IN PIANO STUDY josef hofmann
What Determines Changes in Playing
The New Technic and the Old
Technic Since Liszt
Definite Methods are Little More than Stencils
The Study of Details Imperative
Well-meaning Advisers
Questions in Style, Interpretation, Expression and Technic of Pianoforte Playing SERIES X josef hofmann
JOSEF LHÉVINNE
Biographical
XIII
PIANO STUDY IN RUSSIA josef lhévinne Russia's Many Keyboard Masters
With the Musical Child in Russia
The Kind of Music the Russian Child Hears
Instruction Books
Opportunities for Virtuoso-Students in Russia
Why Russian Pianists Are Famed for Technic
Modern Russian Influence in Musical Art
Questions in Style, Interpretation, Expression and Technic of Pianoforte Playing SERIES XI josef lhévinne
VLADIMIR DE PACHMANN
Biographical
XIV
SEEKING ORIGINALITY vladimir de pachmann The Meaning of Originality
Machine Teaching
Originality the Road To Permanent Fame
The Most Original Composers
Self-help the Secret of Many Successes
A Surprised Teacher
Deep Thought Necessary
Take Time To Do Things Well
Mastering Artistic Details
Something No One Can Teach
The Best Teacher
The Basis of Greatness
Questions in Style, Interpretation, Expression and Technic of Pianoforte Playing SERIES XII vladimir de pachmann
MAX PAUER
Biographical
XV
MODERN PIANISTIC PROBLEMS max pauer Acquiring the Requisite Technic
Innovators Should Be Pianists
Avoid Machine-like Playing
Broad Understanding Necessary
Freedom From Convention
Questions in Style, Interpretation, Expression and Technic of Pianoforte Playing SERIES XIII max pauer
S. V. RACHMANINOFF
Biographical
XVI
ESSENTIALS OF ARTISTIC PLAYING s. v. rachmaninoff Forming the Proper Conception of a Piece
Technical Proficiency
Proper Phrasing
Regulating the Tempo
Character in Playing
The Significance of the Pedal
The Danger of Convention
Real Musical Understanding
Playing To Educate the Public
The Vital Spark
Questions in Style, Interpretation, Expression and Technic of Pianoforte Playing SERIES XIV s. v. rachmaninoff
ALFRED REISENAUER
Biographical
XVII
SYSTEMATIC MUSICAL TRAINING alfred reisenauer
Köhler's Technical Scheme
With Liszt
Liszt's Pedagogical Methods
A Unique Attitude
The Future of Pianoforte Music
American Musical Taste
Concert Conditions in America
Questions in Style, Interpretation, Expression and Technic of Pianoforte Playing SERIES XV alfred reisenauer
EMIL SAUER
Biographical
XVIII
THE TRAINING OF THE VIRTUOSO emil sauer
Slow Systematic Practice
The Necessity for a Good General Education
Clean Playing vs. Slovenly Playing
Health a Vital Factor
Judicious Use of Technical Exercises
Study Abroad
Versatility
Cultivating Finger Strength
Velocity
Talent
Be Natural
Talent Counts
Questions in Style, Interpretation, Expression and Technic of Pianoforte Playing SERIES XVI emil sauer
XAVER SCHARWENKA
Biographical
XIX
ECONOMY IN MUSIC STUDY xaver scharwenka
Time Lost in Early Study
Ear-Training
Waste in Technical Study
Waste in Unimportant Subjects
Brain Technic Versus Finger Technic
A Case in Point
Questions in Style, Interpretation, Expression and Technic of Pianoforte Playing SERIES XVII xaver scharwenka
ERNEST SCHELLING
Biographical
XX
LEARNING A NEW PIECE ernest schelling Preliminary Study
The Technical Demands of the Piece
Formal Divisions
The Touch Required
The Right Tempo
Rhythmic Peculiarities
The Composer's Inspiration
Studying the Phrasing
Marking the Fingering
Memorizing
Questions in Style, Interpretation, Expression and Technic of Pianoforte Playing SERIES XVIII ernest schelling
SIGISMUND STOJOWSKI
BIOGRAPHICAL
XXI
WHAT INTERPRETATION REALLY IS sigismund stojowski The Composer's Limitations in His Means of Expression
The Interpreter Must Coöperate with the Composer
Studying the Historical Background
The Inadequacy of Musical Signs
Learning the Musical Language
Mistakes Peculiar to the Pianoforte Player
Questions in Style, Interpretation, Expression and Technic of Pianoforte Playing SERIES XIX Sigismund Stojowski
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