The Art of Piano Pedaling: Two Classic Guides (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9780486427829)

With Rubinstein considered Liszt's only possible rival on the concert stage, and Carre as the foremost woman pianist of the late nineteenth century, it is an unexpected gift that both have left behind insights into that supremely important -- but grossly neglected -- aspect of performance called the soul of the piano: the art of piano pedaling. Their treatment of pedaling is of the utmost importance, not only from a historical standpoint, but for what it can still teach even the most sophisticated player. Rubinstein's pedaling technique is explored using specific examples from a vast repertoire of works he performed in 1885-6. Carre's observations -- written in a warm, non-academic style -- explore her sensitivity to the most subtle keyboard colorings made possible through combinations of touch and pedal.

Author: Anton Rubinstein, Teresa Carre
ISBN-10: 048642782X
ISBN-13: 9780486427829
Publisher: Dover Publications
Language: English
Published: 08/04/2003
Pages: 96
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.63lbs
Size: 11.06h x 8.28w x 0.30d