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Author:   Victoria A. von Arx (Assistant Professor of Music, Assistant Professor of Music, University at Albany (SUNY), Albany, NY, USA)
Publisher:   Oxford University Press Inc
Imprint:   Oxford University Press Inc
Dimensions:   Width: 23.40cm , Height: 3.60cm , Length: 16.00cm
Weight:   0.662kg
ISBN:  

9780199924349

ISBN 10:   0199924341
Pages:   496
Publication Date:   10 July 2014
Audience:   College/higher education ,  Professional and scholarly ,  Tertiary & Higher Education ,  Professional & Vocational
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active
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Table of Contents

"Introduction SECTION 1: ARRAU'S PREDECESSORS Chapter 1 Martin Krause Chapter 2 Arrau and the Lisztian Legacy Chapter 3 Rudolf Breithaupt Section 2: TECHNIQUE Chapter 4 Arrau's Concept of Technique and Virtuosity Chapter 5 The ""Arrau Technique"" 5.1 Hand and Wrist Position 5.2 The Fingers 5.3 Dropping the Arm 5.4 Pushing the Arm Up 5.5 Reciprocal Vertical Motion 5.6 Vibration 5.7 Rotation 5.8 Circular Motion 5.9 Fingering and use of the Thumb Section 3: TEACHING Chapter 6 Arrau's Collaboration with Rafael De Silva: A Community of Learners Conclusion APPENDIX: LESSONS 1. Frederic Chopin: Ballade no. 2 in F major, Op. 38 mm. 1-46 mm. 38-83 mm. 79-170 mm. 169-end 2. Ludwig van Beethoven: Sonata in A-flat major, Op. 110 Moderato cantabile, molto espressivo Allegro molto Adagio ma non troppo Fuga - Allegro, ma non troppo 3. Maurice Ravel: Gaspard de la nuit Scarbo mm. 1-119 mm. 119-220 mm. 232-332 mm. 332-end 4. Maurice Ravel: Gaspard de la nuit Ondine mm. 1-41 mm. 41-49 mm. 49-70 mm. 70-80 5. Ludwig van Beethoven: Fifteen Variations with Fugue, Op. 35 ""Eroica"" 6. Richard Strauss: Burleske, TrV 145 Bibliography Index"

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""The impact of the teaching of Claudio Arrau (1903-1991), one of the most admired pianists of the twentieth century, is documented in this monograph."" --The Beethoven Journal ""This engaging book is of indispensable importance to students and professionals. It clarifies the development of the physical approach to the keyboard and the musical demands imposed by the evolution of the instrument. Using countless valuable references and details never before seen in one publication, Victoria von Arx documents Claudio Arrau's teachings and his use of the body in a natural way without ever losing musical depth."" DLMaestro Germán Diez ""In this well-researched and important book, Victoria von Arx illustrates the teaching legacy of Claudio Arrau, capturing the great inspiration as well as the precise technical instruction communicated by this giant of the piano."" DLEna Bronstein Barton, Westminster College of the Arts, Rider University ""...[A] much-deserved, revealing tribute."" --Internationa Piano

This engaging book is of indispensable importance to students and professionals. It clarifies the development of the physical approach to the keyboard and the musical demands imposed by the evolution of the instrument. Using countless valuable references and details never before seen in one publication, Victoria von Arx documents Claudio Arrau's teachings and his use of the body in a natural way without ever losing musical depth. Maestro German Diez In this well-researched and important book, Victoria von Arx illustrates the teaching legacy of Claudio Arrau, capturing the great inspiration as well as the precise technical instruction communicated by this giant of the piano. Ena Bronstein Barton, Westminster College of the Arts, Rider University

The impact of the teaching of Claudio Arrau (1903-1991), one of the most admired pianists of the twentieth century, is documented in this monograph. --The Beethoven Journal This engaging book is of indispensable importance to students and professionals. It clarifies the development of the physical approach to the keyboard and the musical demands imposed by the evolution of the instrument. Using countless valuable references and details never before seen in one publication, Victoria von Arx documents Claudio Arrau's teachings and his use of the body in a natural way without ever losing musical depth. DLMaestro German Diez In this well-researched and important book, Victoria von Arx illustrates the teaching legacy of Claudio Arrau, capturing the great inspiration as well as the precise technical instruction communicated by this giant of the piano. DLEna Bronstein Barton, Westminster College of the Arts, Rider University ...[A] much-deserved, revealing tribute. --Internationa Piano

...A much-deserved, revealing tribute. * Internationa Piano * In this well-researched and important book, Victoria von Arx illustrates the teaching legacy of Claudio Arrau, capturing the great inspiration as well as the precise technical instruction communicated by this giant of the piano. * DLEna Bronstein Barton, Westminster College of the Arts, Rider University * This engaging book is of indispensable importance to students and professionals. It clarifies the development of the physical approach to the keyboard and the musical demands imposed by the evolution of the instrument. Using countless valuable references and details never before seen in one publication, Victoria von Arx documents Claudio Arrau's teachings and his use of the body in a natural way without ever losing musical depth. * DLMaestro German Diez *

This engaging book is of indispensable importance to students and professionals. It clarifies the development of the physical approach to the keyboard and the musical demands imposed by the evolution of the instrument. Using countless valuable references and details never before seen in one publication, Victoria von Arx documents Claudio Arrau's teachings and his use of the body in a natural way without ever losing musical depth. DLMaestro German Diez In this well-researched and important book, Victoria von Arx illustrates the teaching legacy of Claudio Arrau, capturing the great inspiration as well as the precise technical instruction communicated by this giant of the piano. DLEna Bronstein Barton, Westminster College of the Arts, Rider University ...A much-deserved, revealing tribute. Internationa Piano

This engaging book is of indispensable importance to students and professionals. It clarifies the development of the physical approach to the keyboard and the musical demands imposed by the evolution of the instrument. Using countless valuable references and details never before seen in one publication, Victoria von Arx documents Claudio Arrau's teachings and his use of the body in a natural way without ever losing musical depth. Maestro German Diez In this well-researched and important book, Victoria von Arx illustrates the teaching legacy of Claudio Arrau, capturing the great inspiration as well as the precise technical instruction communicated by this giant of the piano. Ena Bronstein Barton, Westminster College of the Arts, Rider University.. .[A] much-deserved, revealing tribute. --Internationa Piano

Author Information

Victoria von Arx is a currently a member of the music faculty at the University at Albany and an active performer of piano and chamber music. She has written articles appearing in the Journal of the Society for American Music, the International Dictionary of Black Composers, and the RiD'im Newsletter.

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