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Busoni as Pianist
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This book is a gem. It brings to life, through countless quotes, anecdotes and actual musical examples, the work of the legendary pianist. . . Details Busoni's approach to technique, tone color, interpretation, transcription and composition. . . Kogan and Belsky's book offers ideas on groupings, technical variants and redistributions [of notes between the two hands] that are still useful today. . . The body of the book is a quick read, but don't overlook the Preface and copious footnotes. . . The implicit questions about the relationship of society to art are still highly pertinent. . . Kudos to [Belsky] not only for bringing Kogan's extraordinary book to our attention, but also for troubling to place its creation into the proper historical context.
*AMERICAN MUSIC TEACHER*

Offers valuable insight into Busoni's phenomenal technique and idiosyncratic interpretations. A 'must read' for serious pianists, piano pedagogues, scholars of performance practice, Busoni scholars, and anyone interested in the historical development of interpretive styles, schools, and trends.
*MUSIC LIBRARY ASSOCIATION NOTES*

Busoni's immense significance in the history of pianism, and the perceptive, illuminating observations of the late Grigory Kogan, make this volume a major addition to the existing literature on this fascinating, enigmatic musical personality. Svetlana Belsky's annotated translation is admirable.
*Donald Manildi, curator, International Piano Archives*

Illuminating, and brilliantly translated. Kogan's book sheds invaluable light on the life and career of a unique creative genius. Busoni's awe-inspiring artistry and personality are here described in riveting analytical detail. We are indebted to Svetlana Belsky for making this important work available in English, to the lasting benefit of students, scholars, and performers.
*Ann Schein, noted concert pianist and educator*

This book is a gem. It brings to life, through countless quotes, anecdotes and actual musical examples, the work of the legendary pianist, Ferruccio Busoni. , October/November 2011
*AMERICAN MUSIC TEACHER, October/November 2011*

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