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The Artistic Pianist’s Library, Book 1

Guide to the Greatest Classical Recordings Online (2016 Edition)

By Matthew Koumis
Product code: 012345
Editions: Print, E-book
Year: 2016
Pages: 326
Print ISBN: 978-986-93197-1-13
E-book ISBN: 978-986-93197-12

​​Imagine you want to listen to the 'Moonlight' Sonata, but you're not sure which pianist to listen to. Here is a guide to the best online piano recordings (2016 edition). It is written for music students, teachers and music lovers alike. Inside you will discover a selection from over a hundred years of the greatest piano recordings, from pianists as diverse as Yuja Wang, Vladimir Horowitz, Martha Argerich and Sergei Rachmaninoff. Each recording comes with a description and weblink, helping you to learn and enjoy.

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  • Over 2,500 recommended online audio and video recordings

  • Over 100 photos of pianists

  • Case studies and commentaries on selected videos

  • Practical ‘how to’ guide on recording your own piano video

  • Jazz piano section

 

Important Note

Regrettably, some / many of the
recordings may no longer be available online due to the changing nature of 
online music platforms. An
updated edition is being planned.

matthew Koumis at the Royal College of Music London

About

Matthew Koumis is a pianist, educator, composer and author from London, England. He won a scholarship to Oxford University and then went on to the Royal College of Music where he was awarded a First in piano. 

 

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