On this day—January 28th, 1887—Artur Rubinstein was born. One of the greatest musical interpreters who ever lived, Rubinstein attracted multitudes with his beautiful tones, delicate touch, and his utter absorption in the pieces he performed. Rubinstein always played with inspiration; this could be attributed to his belief in not over-practicing. He once said: "I was born very, very lazy … Continue reading Artur Rubinstein
Month: January 2016
My Favorite Violin and Piano Duets
Today I'll posting on my favorite violin and piano duets. Please note that it would be impossible to post all of my favorites so I just motioned my absolute favorites. I would love to hear what your favorite (piano and violin) duets are; please leave your thoughts in the comments section. Ständchen by Franz Schubert … Continue reading My Favorite Violin and Piano Duets
The Importance of Fingering
Firstly, a Happy New Year to all! I'd like to welcome 2016 to our blog - we're honored to have him as a reader now. 🙂 Secondly, the post. There are a lot of tips and tricks one picks up through the years, but the more I play the piano and learn about music, the more … Continue reading The Importance of Fingering
La Musica 