IN PURSUIT OF PURITY: HONORING THE INTEGRITY OF CHOPIN'S 2ND PIANO CONCERTO
It is with a mixture of incredulity and dismay that I observe the recent trend of pianists, in a display of misguided self-importance,...
Walter
Oct 31, 20242 min read
BAODING BALLS: HAND FITNESS AND HEALING FOR PIANISTS.
FOR MICHEL A pianist's hands are not just tools but the vessels through which music is transmitted to the listener. Each finger stroke...
Walter
Oct 11, 20244 min read
FERRUCCIO BUSONI: INTELLECTUAL AND PIANISTIC GENIUS
Ferruccio Busoni was a prominent figure in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, showcasing a rare combination of intellect,...
Walter
Oct 3, 20245 min read
(2)UNDERSTANDING INJURIES IN PIANISTS: PRACTICAL STRATEGIES TO ELIMINATE PAIN
Pain can have emotional roots, such as stress, anger, frustration, or perfectionism, which musicians commonly experience. To address...
Walter
Oct 2, 20245 min read
(1) UNDERSTANDING INJURIES IN PIANISTS: A MIND-BODY PERSPECTIVE WITH INSIGHTS FROM TRADITIONAL CHINESE MEDICINE
Understanding Injuries and Tendonitis in Pianists: A Mind-Body Perspective with Insights from Traditional Chinese Medicine
Walter
Oct 2, 20243 min read