Arturo Benedetti Michelangeli as I Knew Him

This book explores the artistic principles of Arturo Benedetti Michelangeli, his concert activities, his art of piano playing, as well as his pedagogy and his attitude towards his students. The author presents the biographical data of the artist as well as the list of his recordings and introduces this extraordinary artist to a wider audience, especially to admirers of beautiful music and its performers. The book aims at encouraging in particular the young to follow the high artistic principles required in such a refined and unique art.

Autorentext

Lidia Kozubek, pianist, pedagogue, musicologist; debut in 1949 working with Polish philharmonic orchestras; graduation from the Music Academy in Katowice; M.Ph. in musicology at the Jagiellonian University in Cracow; studies at the Music Academy in Warsaw; several radio and TV recordings; participation in International Courses of the Pianistic Perfection and Interpretation in Arezzo (Italy); participation in international festivals; repertoire: all musical styles from ancient to contemporary music with a focus on the work of Polish composers.

Inhalt

Contents: How I Met Michelangeli - Arturo Benedetti Michelangeli at Close Quarters - Artistic Views and Principles - Concert Activity - The Repertoire and its Preparation - Michelangeli's Performance Art and Playing Style - Michelangeli's Teaching Method - Our Maestro and His Pupils - Michelangeli's Pianistic Art: Top Achievement of Contemporary Musical Performance Culture - A Few Biographical Notes on Michelangeli - Major Recordings Authorized by Arturo Benedetti Michelangeli.