International Piano Magazine July - Aug 2015 Edición anterior

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.