The Piano Master Classes of Franz Liszt 1884-1886: Diary Notes of August Gollerich FROM THE PUBLISHER
August Gollerich's diaries, recounting his years as a student and secretary of Franz Liszt, provide a lively picture of "the Liszt tradition," showing the Master's approach to piano teaching, his likes and predudices both musical and social, and the way he encouraged and befriended his students. The notes Gollerich took during the master classes include the pieces played, the names of the students who performed them, and Liszt's very specific comments on a wide range of repertoire. Liszt had much to say about the performance of his own works, especially when it differed from indications in the score. He offered many interpretive insights on the works of other composers, including those of his close friend Chopin, and made valuable references to little-known or out-of-print pieces. Richard Zimdars has now supplied more than 150 musical examples to clarify Liszt's remarks.
FROM THE CRITICS
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Presents diaries and notes by a student and secretary of Franz Liszt,
providing a first-hand glimpse of the Master's approach to piano
teaching, his musical and social likes and prejudices, and the way he
encouraged and befriended his students. Includes notes on pieces
played and Liszt's comments on them, as well as his comments on
pieces by other composers. Contains musical examples, a chronology of
Gllerich's life, a glossary, and an introduction to the diaries.
Annotation c. by Book News, Inc., Portland, Or.
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