The Piano Master Classes of Franz Liszt, 1884–1886
Author | : Wilhelm Jerger |
Publisher | : Indiana University Press |
Total Pages | : 0 |
Release | : 2010-06-11 |
ISBN-10 | : 0253222737 |
ISBN-13 | : 9780253222732 |
Rating | : 4/5 (37 Downloads) |
Download or read book The Piano Master Classes of Franz Liszt, 1884–1886 written by Wilhelm Jerger and published by Indiana University Press. This book was released on 2010-06-11 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The diaries of August Göllerich, secretary and student of Franz Liszt, provide a first-hand account of the Master's approach to piano teaching, his preferences and prejudices both musical and social, and his way of encouraging and befriending his students. They contain the mature Liszt's suggestions for interpreting his own works and those of his friend Chopin and of many other composers, offering invaluable advice from the most spectacular pianist of the 19th century. Pianists interested in the history of performance practice and the Romantic era will learn from and take delight in this volume.