"Natural" and "artificial" legatos in piano performance

Authors

  • Cláudio Richerme São Paulo State University

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.35699/2317-6377.2002.57649

Keywords:

piano, legato, pedal, timbre

Abstract

A lack of understanding of some of the timbristic details of the piano, as well as of mechanical details entailed in legato with the fingers or with the right pedal, causes problems in the study and teaching of the instrument. In a precise analysis of the real possibilities of control of legato on the piano, it is important to consider that the timbre directly influences the hearer's sensations.

Author Biography

  • Cláudio Richerme , São Paulo State University

    divides his career as a recital pianist and orchestra soloist with teaching and research activities. He is part of the faculty at the Institute of Arts at UNESP. This year, he was a professor at the International Summer Course of the Brasília School of Music and presented recitals and masterclasses on Brazilian music at Roosevelt University in Chicago, USA. Since his debut at Carnegie Hall in New York in March 1978, he has received praise from international specialized critics. He was awarded twice by the São Paulo Association of Art Critics as the best recitalist of the year.

References

ALBA, Ramon; INOUYE, Asami. Plano Tone Color and Touch: a controversy compromised. The Piano Quarterly, Wilmington, n.107, p.36-9, 1979.

BANOWETZ, Joseph. The Pianist's Guide to Pedaling. Bloomington: Indiana University Press, 1985.

BEETHOVEN, Ludwig. Klaviersonaten. München: Henle, 1955.

RICHERME, Cláudio. A Técnica Pianística: uma abordagem científica. São João da Boa Vista: AIR Musical Editora, 1996.

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Published

2002-01-01

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No. 05 e 06 (2002): General Topics

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Articles in Portuguese/Spanish

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How to Cite

“"Natural" and ‘artificial’ Legatos in Piano Performance”. 2002. Per Musi, no. 05 e 06 (January): 163-66. https://doi.org/10.35699/2317-6377.2002.57649.