Tag Archives: Schumann

… and don’t blame the page-turner

Posted on May 9, 2013 by

“What is it to be musical? You will not be so, if your eyes are fixed on the notes with anxiety and you play your piece laboriously through; you will not be so if, supposing that someone should turn over … Continue reading →

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“I want to play the Moonlight Sonata”

Posted on January 14, 2013 by

“As to choice in the study of your pieces, ask the advice of more experienced persons than yourself; by so doing, you will save much time.” ~Robert Schumann And then, for inspiration, listen to this. Listen – whether or not … Continue reading →

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