Eunice Norton on Schnabel and Matthay
It can be awe-inspiring to talk to someone who studied with a legendary musician about their personal memories, anecdotes and experiences of their lessons. I have a particular fascination with…
An Interview with Stephen Savage
I am delighted to announce that my piano workshop at Jackdaws in November is now full, with a waiting list in case anyone drops out. If you are interested in…
A Matter of Pressing Concern
The problems with writing about piano playing are various. How does the writer know that the words he uses mean to the reader what he intends them to mean? Problems…
Bespoke Fingerings
In my student days I learned a Scriabin sonata using a library score. Quite why I did it this way I don't remember (because I was actively building up my…
Some Favourite Pianists: Part Four
As an Englishman, I want to include some English pianists in this short favourites series. However, I would be on very dodgy ground if I chose some but not others,…