Pianos and pianism : Frederic Horace Clarke and the quest for unity of mind, body, and universe / Robert Andres.

Author/creator Andres, Robert, 1959-
Format Book
Publication InfoLanham, MD : Scarecrow Press, 2001.
Descriptionxiv, 164 pages : illustrations, music ; 23 cm
Subjects
Clark, Frederic Horace, 1860-1917--Criticism and interpretation.
Piano--Instruction and study.
Piano--Construction.

Contents The life of Frederic Horace Clark -- Anna Steiniger's life and education -- Clark's writings -- The religion and the science of the "Cherubim-doctrine" and of the Harmonie -- The new technique -- The Harmonie-piano: "Soul-mirror" -- The philosophy of pure pianism and its consequences -- The Three Impromptus Op. 4: a compendium of the Clark-Steiniger Piano School -- Clark and his contemporaries -- Today's perspective -- Appendix A: F.H. Clark's concert programs -- Appendix B: F.H. Clark's Impromptu Op. 4 No. 3 "Hiawatha" -- Appendix C: F.H. Clark's edition of Six Etudes by Cramer.
Abstract This book is an assessment of Clark's work and his place in the history of the development of piano technique. The central part of the book deals with his Harmonie-piano, a 2-part keyboard construction designed to be played while standing. In considerable detail, the author discusses the aspects of this twenty-five year development, the product of Clark's philosophy on technique--that the pianist's musical sensibilities should be impeded as little as possible by the physical demands of playing. Frederic Horace Clark stands in a quite isolated, but worthy, niche in the history of music and the time has come now to cast away old prejudice and remember his ideas for the benefit of all humanity.
Bibliography noteIncludes bibliographical references (pages 151-156) and index.
LCCN 2001020691
ISBN0810840464 (alk. paper)

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