Great Pianists on Piano Playing / Study Talks with Foremost Virtuosos. A Series of Personal Educational Conferences with Renowned Masters of the Keyboard, Presenting the Most Modern Ideas upon the Subjects of Technic, Interpretation, Style and Expression

A series of interviews and essays by leading keyboard masters offers practical guidance on technique, touch, interpretation, practice methods, and career management. Contributors examine the demands of a virtuoso's life, the interplay of innate talent and systematic training, methods for learning and analyzing repertoire, and considerations for public performance and pedagogy. Subjects include technical development, artistic expression, originality, economy in study, and aspects of publicity and professional introduction. Each chapter presents a personal viewpoint from a different eminent pianist, blending concrete instructional advice for students and teachers with broader reflections on style and expressive priorities.