Beethoven the Pianist - Couverture rigide

Skowroneck, Tilman

Couverture rigide

ISBN 10 : 0521119596 ISBN 13 : 9780521119597

Editeur : Cambridge University Press, 2010

Synopsis

The widely held belief that Beethoven was a rough pianist, impatient with his instruments, is not altogether accurate: it is influenced by anecdotes dating from when deafness had begun to impair his playing. Presenting a detailed biography of Beethoven's formative years, this book reviews the composer's early career, outlining how he was influenced by teachers, theorists and instruments. Skowroneck describes the development and decline of Beethoven's pianism, and pays special attention to early pianos, their construction and their importance for Beethoven and the modern pianist. The book also includes discussions of legato and Beethoven's trills, and a complete annotated review of eyewitnesses' reports about his playing. Skowroneck presents a revised picture of Beethoven which traces his development from an impetuous young musician into a virtuoso in command of many musical resources.

A propos du livre

À propos de l'auteur

Tilman Skowroneck is a postdoctoral researcher at the University of Southampton, and is also a freelance harpsichordist and fortepianist. His main area of interest is the early piano, its construction and its repertoire. This is his first book.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Cambridge University Press
• Date d'édition: 2010
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 0521119596
• ISBN 13: 9780521119597
• Reliure: Relié
• Numéro d'édition: 1
• Nombre de pages: 286
• Coordonnées du fabricant: non disponible
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