

This little book, written at the height of his career by Josef Lhevinne, the "inward poet of the piano," is a clear statement of principles based on his lifelong experience in performance and teaching. Lhevinne was, with Rachmaninoff, Schnabel, and Hoffman, one of the great...

"Basic Principles in Pianoforte Playing" is a foundational treatise on the art of the piano, authored by the legendary virtuoso Josef Lhevinne. Designed to demystify the complexities of professional keyboard performance, this work provides a clear and systematic approach...