Two books bound together, by one of greatest pianists of all time and his famed teacher: The Shortest Way to Pianistic Perfection, and Rhythmics, Dynamics, Pedal and Other Problems of Piano Playing.
Great Contemporary Pianists Speak for Themselves by Elyse Mach Revealing interviews with Arrau, Brendel, de Larrocha, Gilels, Horowitz, Tureck, Watts, 18 other artists. Intimate look at the concert scene and the life of a concert pianist. Introduction by Sir George Solti. Includes 51 photographs.
The Leschetizky Method: A Guide to Fine and Correct Piano Playing by Malwine Brée Hard-to-find book documents methods of legendary piano teacher. Clear, easy-to-follow text, illustrated with many music examples, photos of hand positions, etc. Includes finger exercises, scales, octaves, chords, arpeggios, dynamics, the pedal, more.
The Art of Piano Pedaling: Two Classic Guides by Anton Rubinstein, Teresa Carreño Rubinstein's pedaling technique is explored using examples from a vast repertoire of works he performed in 1885-6. Carreño's observations explore her sensitivity made possible through combinations of touch and pedal.
