GRMUS S687 — The Great Pianists

2 credits
Fall
José García-León

This course provides a survey of the main pianists since the invention of the instrument, from Mozart to present day. By studying their recordings and surviving documents, we will analyze and discuss their pianistic styles, their legacy, and their approaches to public performances and recording sessions. Pianists included are Mozart, Beethoven, Chopin, Liszt, Clara Schumann, Paderewski, Rachmaninov, Horowitz, Rubinstein, Lipatti, Gould, Hess, Van Cliburn, Argerich, Barenboim, Brendel, Perahia, Pires, Uchida, and many others.