Tag Archives: Beethoven
Alfred Brendel – Meister des Klonens
Ein Bild der Begegnung zwischen Meister und Schüler: Kit Armstrong, ein taiwanesisch-britischer Pianist der jüngsten Pianistengeneration, wird in das Londoner Haus seines Mentors Alfred Brendel eingeladen, um von ihm Tipps und Tricks über das Klavierspiel und über Interpretation der Meisterwerke … Continue reading
Would Beethoven take care of his score?
Beethoven’s 32 piano sonatas represent the ultimate milestone for a pianist. Everybody knows that. Yet there are plenty of different point of views about the right interpretation of this musical testament. Since great pianists began in the nineteenth century to … Continue reading
Faithful pianists don’t cheat Beethoven!
Textual fidelity, accurate reading of the score, focussed analyzing of the notes, meticulous reproduction of the dynamic indications, objective reconstruction of the composition, parsimonious use of the pedal, keen performance…we can go on. This could be the description of the … Continue reading
Beethoven and Me
My love for the composer, my passion for his music, my dedication to his piano sonatas The musical titan, his force of expression, his masculine character, his spirit, his work, his piano sonatas: all these attributes led me as an … Continue reading
Is Beethoven masculine?
A woman plays Beethoven „ Music is a higher revelation than all wisdom and philosophy.” (L.v.Beethoven) Beethoven used these words to make a clear statement to the people of his time and to posterity. He considered music as the highest … Continue reading
Basic principles of efficient practicing – I
Did you ever ask yourself whether your piano practicing is in fact efficient? Or have you ever had the feeling that your exercises on the keyboard are just a boring routine you daily repeat while not knowing why you do … Continue reading
The Art of Motivic Thorough-Composition Part II
The interpretation: the motivic thorough-composition is hearable through a modified piano playing. What is actually the art of the motivic thorough-composition? Developing a theme is nothing but the quintessence of the composer´s work. How does it happen? No matter how … Continue reading