Walter
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IN PURSUIT OF PURITY: HONORING THE INTEGRITY OF CHOPIN'S 2ND PIANO CONCERTO
It is with a mixture of incredulity and dismay that I observe the recent trend of pianists, in a display of misguided self-importance,...
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Walter
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BAODING BALLS: HAND FITNESS AND HEALING FOR PIANISTS.
FOR MICHEL A pianist's hands are not just tools but the vessels through which music is transmitted to the listener. Each finger stroke...
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Walter
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FERRUCCIO BUSONI: INTELLECTUAL AND PIANISTIC GENIUS
Ferruccio Busoni was a prominent figure in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, showcasing a rare combination of intellect,...
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Walter
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(2)UNDERSTANDING INJURIES IN PIANISTS: PRACTICAL STRATEGIES TO ELIMINATE PAIN
Pain can have emotional roots, such as stress, anger, frustration, or perfectionism, which musicians commonly experience. To address...
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Walter
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(1) UNDERSTANDING INJURIES IN PIANISTS: A MIND-BODY PERSPECTIVE WITH INSIGHTS FROM TRADITIONAL CHINESE MEDICINE
Understanding Injuries and Tendonitis in Pianists: A Mind-Body Perspective with Insights from Traditional Chinese Medicine
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