International Piano Magazine Sept - Oct 2014 Zurück Ausgabe

In IP’s annual education issue, we examine the latest news from keyboard faculties across the globe; concert pianist Artur Pizarro offers tips on how to play Rachmaninov’s Etude-Tableau Op 39; the life and work of Heinrich Neuhaus, one of history’s most remarkable pianistic pedagogues; Murray McLachlan explores the una corda pedal; Wiener Urtext’s new Primo editions; and a look at the importance of Braille sheet music. Plus, we mark the start of Southbank Centre’s next International Piano Series with a rare interview with superstar pianist Mitsuko Uchida; Jeremy Siepmann gathers together six of the most eminent piano trio practitioners to discuss the genre’s charms and power; a look back at some of history’s most memorable piano-violin duos; Stéphanie Argerich on filming mother Martha; Penelope Thwaites celebrates 40 years at the top; Yamaha’s mindboogling Transacoustic piano; and Claire Jackson meets pianist Charles Owen ahead of his special recital in London this September as part of IP’s new concert series, Rhinegold LIVE. Also includes free sheet music of Tom Harrold’s Guinness World Record-breaking score for 32 hands on one piano; and your chance to win VIP tickets to see Artur Pizarro at St John’s Smith Square.