Great contemporary pianists speak for themselves / interviewed and edited by Elyse Mach.

Other author Mach, Elyse, interviewer, editor.
Format Book
Publication InfoNew York : Dover Publications, 1991.
Description2 volumes in 1 : illustrations ; 21 cm.
Subjects

SeriesDover books on music, music history
Dover books on music, music history.
Contents Volume 1. Claudio Arrau -- Vladimir Ashkenazy -- Alfred Brendel -- John Browning -- Alicia de Larrocha -- Misha Dichter -- Rudolf Firkusny -- Glenn Gould -- Vladimir Horowitz -- Byron Janis -- Lili Kraus -- Rosalyn Tureck -- Andre Watts -- Volume 2. Paul Badura-Skoda -- Jorge Bolet -- Youri Egorov -- Janina Fialkowska -- Leon Fleisher -- Emil Gilels -- Stephen Hough -- Zoltan Kocsis -- Garrick Ohlsson -- Cecile Ousset -- Murray Perahia -- Ivo Pogorelich.
Abstract 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.
Local noteLittle-348496--305131054691
General noteOriginally published: Great pianists speak for themselves. New York : Dodd, Mead, 1980-1988.
General noteIncludes indexes.
LCCN 90027877
ISBN0486266958
ISBN9780486266954

Availability

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Music Closed Stacks - Ask at Circulation Desk ML397 .M28 1991 ✔ Available Place Hold