Malwine Brée, a student and later assistant of one of the greatest pianists and teachers, Theodor Leschetizky, wrote this book—despite his general opposition to a theoretical piano method—“with the authorization of the master.” It presents key elements of the so-called “Leschetizky School,” including numerous illustrations of the master’s hand positions. At the same time, it offers valuable insights into Theodor Leschetizky’s musical approach and performance practice. The section on pedaling, in particular, contains important observations on the distinctive features of his piano technique. 98 pages. We offer a PDF copy of this rare book for research and reference purposes for EUR 55.00.
New: The Piano Book
"Anyone who loves the piano will love these stories."
(Michael Ashton, Korrepetitor, Musikarrangeur, Hamburg)
“Marc’s extraordinary passion and his deep knowledge of the history of pianos, pianolas, and piano rolls come alive in this book.”
(Dr. Peter Phillips, PhD Musicology, Sydney University)
12 stories—all inspired by true events,
88 practical answers to fascinating questions about the piano.
2 checklists: ‘What Is My Piano Worth?’ and ‘What to Do If Your Piano Has Ivory Keys.
More than 400 pages filled with a fascination for pianos—and, above all, for the people whose lives and stories are intertwined with these instruments in so many different ways.
