Arx, Victoria A. von - Piano Lessons with Claudio Arrau

Internationally acclaimed pianist and teacher Claudio Arrau (1903-91) left a legacy that continues to touch piano students today. This book is an in-depth guide to Arrau's performance and teaching techniques, providing an insider's view of the art of piano playing as exemplified by one of the great artists of the twentieth century.

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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