Piano Lessons with Claudio Arrau: A Guide to His Philosophy and Techniques($53.99Value)

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Internationally acclaimed pianist and teacher Claudio Arrau (1903-91) left a legacy that continues to touch piano students today. This book is an in-depth guide to Arrau's performance and teaching techniques, providing an insider's view of the art of piano playing as exemplified by one of the great artists of the twentieth century. "The impact of the teaching of Claudio Arrau (1903-1991), one of the most admired pianists of the twentieth century, is documented in this monograph." -- The Beethoven Journal "This engaging book is of indispensable importance to students and professionals. It clarifies the development of the physical approach to the keyboard and the musical demands imposed by the evolution of the instrument. Using countless valuable references and details never before seen in one publication, Victoria von Arx documents Claudio Arrau's teachings and his use of the body in a natural way without ever losing musical depth." ―Maestro Germán Diez "In this well-researched and important book, Victoria von Arx illustrates the teaching legacy of Claudio Arrau, capturing the great inspiration as well as the precise technical instruction communicated by this giant of the piano." ―Ena Bronstein Barton, Westminster College of the Arts, Rider University "...[A] much-deserved, revealing tribute." -- Internationa Piano "The impact of the teaching of Claudio Arrau (1903-1991), one of the most admired pianists of the twentieth century, is documented in this monograph." -- The Beethoven Journal "This engaging book is of indispensable importance to students and professionals. It clarifies the development of the physical approach to the keyboard and the musical demands imposed by the evolution of the instrument. Using countless valuable references and details never before seen in one publication, Victoria von Arx documents Claudio Arrau's teachings and his use of the body in a natural way without ever losing musical depth." ―Maestro Germán Diez "In this well-researched and important book, Victoria von Arx illustrates the teaching legacy of Claudio Arrau, capturing the great inspiration as well as the precise technical instruction communicated by this giant of the piano." ―Ena Bronstein Barton, Westminster College of the Arts, Rider University "...[A] much-deserved, revealing tribute." -- Internationa Piano Victoria von Arx is a currently a member of the music faculty at the University at Albany and an active performer of piano and chamber music. She has written articles appearing in the Journal of the Society for American Music , the International Dictionary of Black Composers , and the RiD'im Newsletter . Victoria von Arx is a currently a member of the music faculty at the University at Albany and an active performer of piano and chamber music. She has written articles appearing in the Journal of the Society for American Music , the International Dictionary of Black Composers , and the RiD'im Newsletter .