A pianist’s questions about control in playing

Authors

  • Tuomas Kivistö Sibelius Academy of Uniarts Helsinki

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.37453/tj.142358

Keywords:

sense of keyboard contact, control, Rachmaninoff, fusing with the keyboard, finger pedalling

Abstract

The demonstration of proficiency for my doctoral degree consisted of five concerts of piano music by Sergei Rachmaninoff and a thesis focusing on questions of control in playing Rachmaninoff’s Moment musical Op. 16 No. 2 E-flat minor.  The thesis suggests a way in which Rachmaninoff may have finger pedalled his piano compositions. It also includes exercises for pianists’ practical use.

Author Biography

Tuomas Kivistö, Sibelius Academy of Uniarts Helsinki

Dr. Tuomas Kivistö is a classically trained musician, pianist, and piano teacher. He is a former student of Professor Menahem Pressler.

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Published

2023-12-31

Issue

Vol. 12 No. 2 (2023): Trio

Section

Lectiones praecursoriae

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