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Sviatoslav Richter – 1915-1997

He was self-critical, self-demanding, objective in front of the music score and devoted to the audience. Sviatoslav Richter represents one of the utmost exceptional figures in the pianists´history. His teacher, Heinrich Neuhaus, considered him as a “genius pupil”. Doubtless he … Continue reading

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Private Practicing

Last week we had the opportunity to assist to a unique classical music project: the YouTube Symphony Orchestra performing at Carnegie Hall. The musicians came from several countries and have been selected through auditioning videos, which they self-posted on YouTube. … Continue reading

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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

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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

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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

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Recognize the Difference

As long as someone can play piano, he or she is not necessarily a pianist. The way to become a professional pianist is not a simple scheme or pattern which can be used and experienced equally by every person. I … Continue reading

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Glenn Gould – 1932-1982

This column is dedicated to extraordinary personalities of the piano world. Great pianists of the past, sometimes remembered as “Immortals” or even “Legends” will be featured on this place. It will be different from other portraits or features about those … Continue reading

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The pianist at Work

“I practice very industriously…” – Quote Ferruccio Busoni, Letters to his wife 1895-1907, London, Edward Arnold & Co. http://www.rodoni.ch/busoni/bibliotechina/letteregerdaEN/gerdaEN1.html Do these words of Ferruccio Busoni sound familiar to you? They certainly do, especially if you are a pianist with your … Continue reading

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The Pianist’s Life With Music – A Work in Progress

Do you believe in coincidence? Or do you prefer to believe in a perfect master plan of the universe? Well, if you are reading this blog, it is probably not a coincidence. You just found this blog because you are … Continue reading

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