Influential Pianists and Performance Practice

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​This course will focus on historical writings and recordings; practices will be examined from ca. 1750 to the present, focusing in detail on the pianists and pedagogues of the recorded era who have significantly influenced contemporary performance aesthetics. Class discussions will examine pianists’ biographies, discographies, and individual traditions, as well as their performance aesthetics, pedagogical methods, and influence on contemporary culture. ​