Schonberg doesn't just list biographies; he traces the stylistic lineage of how the piano is played. 1. The Dawn of the Virtuoso
: Represented the poet of the piano, emphasizing nuance, rubato, and "singing" tone. 3. The Golden Age Harold Schonberg The Great Pianists Pdf
The book begins with the transition from the harpsichord and clavichord to the early fortepiano. It covers the rivalry between and Clementi , establishing the first major split in piano style: the "elegant" vs. the "technical." 2. The Romantic Revolution Schonberg doesn't just list biographies; he traces the
Schonberg devotes significant space to and Frederic Chopin . Schonberg doesn't just list biographies