Schnabel's interpretation of piano music / Konrad Wolff.
| Author/creator | Wolff, Konrad |
| Other author | Wolff, Konrad, 1907-1989. |
| Format | Book |
| Edition | Second edition. |
| Publication Info | New York : W. W. Norton, 1979, ©1972. |
| Description | 187 pages ; 28 cm |
| Subjects |
| Contents | Preface / by Alfred Brendel -- Preface -- Preface to the second edition -- The task of the pianist in general -- Music and technique -- Articulation: introduction -- Melodic articulation -- Harmonic articulation -- Metric articulation -- Rhythmic articulation -- Score-reading -- Accuracy of execution -- Interpretation of character and structure -- The means of regulating sound -- Technique -- Appendix: Schnabel's lessons. |
| Abstract | Artur Schnabel s reputation as a pianist and teacher has grown steadily, and his innovative approach to the pianist s art has attracted increasing interest. This book originally prepared while its author was studying with Schnabel, and supervised by the master himself is unique for two reasons: it is the only detailed treatment of Schnabel s system as such, and it is the first general survey describing the range of a pianist s interpretive concerns to appear in this century. In his introductory chapters, the author examines the fundamental relationship between music and technique and elucidates the role of the pianist. In succeeding chapters, he deals with four main topics: articulation of phrases; correct and constructive score reading; characterization of a composition in performance; and pianistic means and their control. Formerly titled The Teaching of Artur Schnabel, this second edition includes a new preface by Alfred Brendel. |
| General note | First edition published under title: The teaching of Artur Schnabel. |
| LCCN | 79010078 |
| ISBN | 0393012174 |
| ISBN | 9780393012170 |
| ISBN | 0393009297 (pbk.) |
| ISBN | 9780393009293 (pbk.) |