Heinrich Neuhaus. Intuition and method merge in piano teaching
Abstract
Heinrich Neuhaus was deeply involved in the creation and evolution of the Soviet piano school. He taught at the Moscow Conservatory from 1922 until his death in 1964 and his particular teaching methods soon attracted the attention of pedagogues and musicians, who enthusiastically attended his lessons. The interest his teaching style generated at that time led to the recording of some of his lessons, providing extensive material among which includes stenographic records and many sound recordings. These primary sources have been studied in this paper, along with his articles, letters, and other personal documents —mostly un-translated and little known in the West—, in order to provide a deeper understanding of his humanistic and comprehensive approach. This article explores those practices, which made Neuhaus an exceptionally influential pedagogue, and provides a detailed analysis of his class sessions, including organizational and methodological strategies.Downloads
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