Tim Stein speaks to the handsome Paris-born pianist Cédric Tiberghien about studying with famous piano teachers, playing French music when you’re French, and aiming to please the audience as well as yourself
Part One of our new series on the making of a piano from start to finish. This chapter deals with the soundboard. A fascinating read for those who are interested in the actual construction of the piano
If you love Debussy, this is the issue for you! We have three different Debussy scores inside, from beginner to advanced level (Danse de la Poupée, Reverie and one of the 12 Etudes), but we also speak to Debussy interpreters and seek advice on how to tackle the famous French composer
Marius Dawn rounds up the latest CDs for review – this time focusing on recital discs. And Michael McMillan looks at some new sheet music books – from easy piano duets and sight-reading books to Liszt’s virtuosic Mephisto Waltz
In the last issue, Inge Kjemtrup spoke to piano lovers who have attended summer courses and festivals, both in the UK and abroad, to hear what the summer experience is all about. This issue, esteemed Guardian editor Alan Rusbridger writes about his experiences at a ‘piano camp’ in France
40 pages of sheet music, from Beethoven to Scott Joplin. Scores are graded by ability, from beginner to advanced level. All the pieces of music are featured on the free tutorial CD.
Albeniz Capricho Catalan
Chopin Waltz op 70 no 2
Debussy ‘Reverie’
Scott Joplin ‘Peacherine Rag’
And other solo works by Beethoven, Mozart, Mendelssohn, Debussy and more….
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