Authentic and complete, this presentation by one of the master teacher's devoted students explains the principles and techniques of the Leschetizky Method with numerous illustrations, exercises, and examples from piano literature. Discusses hand and finger positions, touch, diatonic and chromatic scales, trills, chords, and arpeggios, rhythm, pedaling, melody, practice techniques, and more. Unabridged republication of The Modern Pianist, Theo. Presser, Philadelphia, 1903.
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.
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.
