[Gutenberg 28026] • 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 by Cooke, James Francis -- Read -- Imperial Library of Trantor

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Transcriber's Note GREAT PIANISTS ON PIANO PLAYING

STUDY TALKS WITH FOREMOST VIRTUOSOS

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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 Transcriber's Notes

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