Great Pianists on Piano Playing by James Francis Cooke
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"Great Pianists on Piano Playing" by James Francis Cooke is a collection of personal educational conferences and conversations with renowned pianists, likely written in the early 20th century. The book provides insights into the lives and thoughts of various pianists regarding technique, interpretation, style, and expression in piano playing. It offers a rich blend of personal anecdotes and practical advice from some of the most prominent figures in the music world. The
opening of the work sets the stage for a discussion about the artist's life, particularly from the perspective of a young female pianist aspiring to greatness. A father seeks guidance from a famous music educator about his daughter's potential career, highlighting the sacrifices and challenges faced by performers. The educator candidly addresses the demanding nature of a virtuoso's path, emphasizing the grueling practice and public scrutiny involved. This section lays the groundwork for the book's focus on the realities of pursuing a musical career while hinting at deeper themes about the balance of ambition, personal fulfillment, and the toll such a journey can take on one’s life. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Cooke, James Francis, 1875-1960 |
|---|---|
| Title |
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 |
| Credits | Barbara Tozier, Bill Tozier, and the Project Gutenberg Online Distributed Proofreading Team |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 59.3 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | MT: Music: Musical instruction and study, Composition |
| Subject | Piano -- Instruction and study |
| Subject | Pianists |
| Subject | Piano -- Performance |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 28026 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-28026-4 |
| Release Date | Feb 8, 2009 |
| Last Update | May 25, 2023 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 1425 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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