Shura Cherkassky by Elizabeth Carr
This biography documents the unique artistry and highly unusual life of the internationally acclaimed pianist Shura Cherkassky, who, at the time of his death in 1995, was universally recognized to be among the greatest pianists in music history, and the last link to the romantic piano tradition of Chopin, Liszt and Anton Rubinstein.
Shura Cherkassky's extraordinary career was marked by individuality, tenacity and a lifelong passion for the pianoElizabeth Carr's close association with the artist, coupled with her first-hand experience in the world of classical piano and her highly developed powers of observation, make her the ideal person to chronicle this unique pianist's fascinating life. -- John Guinn, Music Critic * Detroit Free Press *
Shura Cherkassky was one of the most outrageously gifted pianists of the last century. His personality was as colorfully unique as his touch on the piano. Elizabeth Carr's comprehensive account of the man and his career compels the reader with its deeply affectionate understanding, respect, and brimful detail. -- Piers Lane, Australian Concert Pianist and Professor, Piano, Royal Academy of Music, London
Based on extensive research and interviews, this biography of the Russian pianist Shura Cherkassky (1909-1995) traces his life and career from his training with Josef Hofmann at the Curtis Institute of Music in Philadelphia and his American debut, to his long recording and performance careers, style, and influence of the Romanticism of Chopin, Liszt, and Rubinstein. Many facsimiles of letters and concert programs are interspersed, and a discography is included. * Reference and Research Book News *
Much has been written about composers and not enough about those artists who bring musical compositions alive with their performance. Elizabeth Carr has made a notable contribution with this carefully researched and engrossing life of Shura Cherkassky, a very great pianist. -- Henry Z. Steinway, Steinway Pianos
Shura Cherkassky was one of the most outrageously gifted pianists of the last century. His personality was as colorfully unique as his touch on the piano. Elizabeth Carr's comprehensive account of the man and his career compels the reader with its deeply affectionate understanding, respect, and brimful detail. -- Piers Lane, Australian Concert Pianist and Professor, Piano, Royal Academy of Music, London
Based on extensive research and interviews, this biography of the Russian pianist Shura Cherkassky (1909-1995) traces his life and career from his training with Josef Hofmann at the Curtis Institute of Music in Philadelphia and his American debut, to his long recording and performance careers, style, and influence of the Romanticism of Chopin, Liszt, and Rubinstein. Many facsimiles of letters and concert programs are interspersed, and a discography is included. * Reference and Research Book News *
Much has been written about composers and not enough about those artists who bring musical compositions alive with their performance. Elizabeth Carr has made a notable contribution with this carefully researched and engrossing life of Shura Cherkassky, a very great pianist. -- Henry Z. Steinway, Steinway Pianos
Following a career as pianist, college teacher, concert presenter, and Director of the Cape Cod Conservatory in Massachusetts for 26 years, Elizabeth Carr is now an arts and education consultant.
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| ISBN 13 | 9780810854109 |
| ISBN 10 | 0810854104 |
| Title | Shura Cherkassky |
| Author | Elizabeth Carr |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Hardback |
| Publisher | Scarecrow Press |
| Year published | 2005-12-15 |
| Number of pages | 328 |
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