Arturo Benedetti Michelangeli as I Knew Him

This book explores the artistic principles of Arturo Benedetti Michelangeli, his concert activities, his art of piano playing, as well as his pedagogy and his attitude towards his students.

Autorentext

Lidia Kozubek, pianist, pedagogue, musicologist; debut in 1949 working with Polish philharmonic orchestras; graduation from the Music Academy in Katowice; M.Ph. in musicology at the Jagiellonian University in Cracow; studies at the Music Academy in Warsaw; several radio and TV recordings; participation in International Courses of the Pianistic Perfection and Interpretation in Arezzo (Italy); participation in international festivals; repertoire: all musical styles from ancient to contemporary music with a focus on the work of Polish composers.

Inhalt

Contents: How I Met Michelangeli Arturo Benedetti Michelangeli at Close Quarters Artistic Views and Principles Concert Activity The Repertoire and its Preparation Michelangeli s Performance Art and Playing Style Michelangeli s Teaching Method Our Maestro and His Pupils Michelangeli s Pianistic Art: Top Achievement of Contemporary Musical Performance Culture A Few Biographical Notes on Michelangeli Major Recordings Authorized by Arturo Benedetti Michelangeli.