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100 1 _aCooke, James Francis,
_d1875-1960
245 1 0 _aGreat Pianists on Piano Playing :
_bStudy 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
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2009
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
_btxt
_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2009-02-08
508 _aBarbara Tozier, Bill Tozier, and the Project Gutenberg Online Distributed Proofreading Team
520 _a"Great Pianists on Piano Playing" by James Francis Cooke is a collection of personal educational conferences and conversations with renowned pianists, likely written in the early 20th century. The book provides insights into the lives and thoughts of various pianists regarding technique, interpretation, style, and expression in piano playing. It offers a rich blend of personal anecdotes and practical advice from some of the most prominent figures in the music world. The opening of the work sets the stage for a discussion about the artist's life, particularly from the perspective of a young female pianist aspiring to greatness. A father seeks guidance from a famous music educator about his daughter's potential career, highlighting the sacrifices and challenges faced by performers. The educator candidly addresses the demanding nature of a virtuoso's path, emphasizing the grueling practice and public scrutiny involved. This section lays the groundwork for the book's focus on the realities of pursuing a musical career while hinting at deeper themes about the balance of ambition, personal fulfillment, and the toll such a journey can take on one’s life. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aPiano -- Instruction and study
653 _aPianists
653 _aPiano -- Performance
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/28026
999 _c68935
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