Pianist #139 PDF download. For the passionate players, or early beginners, Pianist PDF magazine will teach you the art of piano playing through professional advice, sheet music and lessons for all levels. Your piano playing journey starts here with the magazine that doubles as an entertaining read and the ultimate interactive piano teacher. Read, learn and play the piano with Pianist magazine every issue.
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Pianist #139 issue contents:
- WIN A KAWAI PIANO! Tips on how to enter the Pianist 2025 Composing Competition
- Saskia Giorgini. Peter Quantrill talks to the Italian-Dutch pianist about her new album and her passion for Liszt and Debussy
- How to Play Masterclass 1. Mark Tanner on the benefits of fast practice – right from the start
- How to Play Masterclass 2. Subtle pedalling will enable you express what you want to say musically, advises Graham Fitch
- How to Play 1. Melanie Spanswick on creating the echo effect in a gem by Theodor Oesten
- How to Play 2. There’s much to absorb in this dramatic Prelude by Heller, says Gareth Owen
- How to Play 3. Clare Hammond invites you to discover the mysterious sound-world of Faure with his Nocturne No 8
- The Scores. This issue’s collection includes a calm Busoni Prelude, a sparkling Scarlatti Sonata, a lilting Schubert Landler and more
- Piano Teacher Help Desk. A bit of role reversal can achieve surprising results for both pupil and teacher, says Kathryn Page
- Performance versus Practice. Alisdair Hogarth addresses the two different mindsets needed for playing with confidence
- Legends of the Past. Colin Clarke sounds out the famous (and often forgotten) piano stars of yesteryear
- The Perfect Publication. How do you pick the ‘right’ edition of a work when there are so many to choose from? Matthew Mills offers up some sensible suggestions
- Album Reviews. Praise for Pierre-Laurent Aimard’s Schubert and Peter Donohoe’s Granados – plus exciting collaborative music-making from Alexandre Tharaud (with friends) and the Kolesnikov/Tsoy duo
- Sheet Music Review. ABRSM’s latest exam pieces are put to the test along with Suk dances, Saint-Saens etudes, Prokofiev miniatures and more
- Rebeca Omordia. With a new album and a residency a London’s finest recital venue, the pianist continues to champion repertoire of African composers
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