Wilhelm Backhaus
An expansive discography covering six decades reveals a fascinating evolution of a supreme pianist.
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Three Great 20th Century Composer-Pianists
Recordings by some of the most famous composers and pianists of their time reveal a very different approach.
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Piano
The Magic of Wrist Circles
Wrist Circles is one of the important piano-playing techniques. It enhances legato, phrasing (also in non-legato and staccato), scales, arpeggios, broken/rolled chords, evenness, small and
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Trumpet
Reframe and Redirect… A More Thoughtful Way to Practice the Trumpet
“I’ve GOT to figure this out” can quickly turn toxic when you add, “…or else [insert dire prediction of future success or failure here].” What if you reframed that thought and made it simply, “I WILL figure this out”? That small change can make a huge difference.
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Piano
Dame Myra Hess
One of the most beloved pianists was a more impassioned performer than her studio recordings reveal.
Saxophone
Starting Point — Modes and Patterns
My jazz journey has been a long one. I struggled for years trying to play strictly by ear. Jazz was like religion; everyone had a
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Piano
Five Minutes of Magic
A two-piano performance recorded nearly 100 years ago features truly phenomenal piano playing.
Piano
Arthur Rubinstein at 135
One of the most beloved pianists of the 20th century was at his best in live performance.
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Double Bass
Édouard Nanny @ 150
2022 is the 150th birthday of the French bassist-composer Édouard Nanny (1872 – 1942). He was the leading French bassist of his generation, taught at
Piano
Rosita Renard in Recital
One of the most legendary recorded concerts reveals piano playing that nearly defies description.
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