International Piano  |  July - Aug 2015
Portuguese virtuoso Maria João Pires talks to International Piano about her new ‘Partitura’ teaching model combining the mechanics of playing with aspects of philosophy, psychology and social responsibility; celebrating the centenary of Sviatoslav Richter, one of the towering figures of 20th-century pianism; and we uncover the solo piano works of Vincent d’Indy. Plus, Artur Pizarro introduces ‘Songs My Grandmother Taught Me’, a musical journey through the first nine years of his life; piano music at this year’s BBC Proms and Edinburgh International Festival; embellishment, phrasing and cadenzas in Mozart’s piano works; we take a look at Stephen Paulello’s innovations in piano design; Joanna MacGregor shares her favourite tracks; Roger Vignoles looks back on an illustrious career as the recital partner of some of the greatest divas of our time; how to make the most of your sostenuto; free sheet music fragments by Schubert; and your chance to WIN Pires’ complete concerto recordings on CD.
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Articles in this issue
Below is a selection of articles in International Piano July - Aug 2015.