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"From Mozart's "fabulous legato that "flowed like oil" to Beethoven's oceanlike surge, from Clara Schumann's touch "sharp as a pencil sketch" to Rubinstein's volcanic and sensual playing, "The Great Pianists "brings to life the brilliant, stylish, and sometimes eccentric personalities, methods, and technical peculiarities of history's greatest pianists.
Pulitzer Prize-winning critic and author Harold C. Schonberg presents vivid accounts of the artists' performances, styles, and even their personal lives and quirky characteristics-- such as Mozart's intense competition with Clementi, Lizst's magnetic effect on women (when he played, ladies flung their jewels on stage), and Gottschalk's persistent nailbiting, which left the keys covered with blood.
Including profiles of Horowitz and Van Cliburn, among others, and chapters detailing the playing and careers of such modern pianists as de Larrocha, Ashkenazy, Gilels, Gould, Brendel, Bolet, Gutierrez, and Watts, "The Great Pianists "is a comprehensive and fascinating look at legendary performers past and present.
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11 of 11 people found the following review helpful
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For anyone interested in the piano, be it the action of playing or listening, you NEED this book. Schonberg is obviously deeply in love with the subject, and this comes through on every page, with such well researched, joyful writing. He also manages to 'de-intellectualise' the subject, and presents practical musical information alongside subjective and fascinating annecdotes, which lend a hugely personal tone to the book. This is a massive achievement, and one to savour
9 of 9 people found the following review helpful
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This is one of the most amusing, entertaining, yet historically accurate books I have read. From Mozart's opinions of other pianists to Debussy's ideas of pedalling to Percy Grainger's thoughts on flappers and the feminist movement, this book is as alive as the great story it tells-the story of the piano and the influence it is had on every society that has known it. Written by a former New York Times music editor, this book is an essential addition to the bookshelf of any music maker or lover.
7 of 7 people found the following review helpful
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This book, by Harold Schonberg, is an endless description of the pianists who made the piano what it is today. It's humurous, factual, entertaining and most of all informative to maximum level that we laymen can cope with. Well, done. I will certainly read other Schonberg books - in between practicing my dim7 scales of course.
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A great read for the musical mind
This book is simply one of the best books about piano playing and virtuoso history I have ever read. Full of interesting anecdotes and facts it's both educating and entertaining. Read more
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There is absolutely nothing else on the market which can compare to this book. The definitive "encyclopedia" of the piano, composers for the piano, and concert pianists. Read more
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