The Soul of the Musician - In Search of Transcendence in the Pianist
How can the 21st century performer resist the economic logic and technology that have taken over musical art?
Does the path of transcendence provide an answer?
This book is intended for all professional and amateur musicians, for music lovers, whether informed or not, and for all those who, through the testimonies of great contemporary pianists, seek to understand the essence of Western classical music.
Testimonials from: Maria-João Pires, Paul Badura-Skoda, Krystian Zimerman, Elisabeth Leonskaja, Tamas Vasary, György Sebők, Eugen Indjik, Kun-Woo Paik, Aquiles Delle Vigne, Stephen Kovacevich, Jean-Bernard Pommier, Monique Deshaussees, Idil Biret, Colette Fernier, Elena Elias, François-René Duchâble, Colette Maze, Pascal Rogé, Miguel Angel Estrella, Élisabeth Sombart.
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Digital book
ISBN 978-2-313-00620-7
Ebook (PDF) - 225 p. (2020)
Paper book
ISBN 978-2-313-00621-4
Paperback - 234 p. (2020)