Great Pianists on Piano Playing Study Talks with Foremost Virtuosos. A Series of Personal Educational Conferences with Renowned Masters of the Keyboard, Presenting the Most Modern Ideas upon the Subjects of Technic, Interpretation, Style and Expression

"Great Pianists on Piano Playing" by James Francis Cooke is a deep dive into the world of piano artistry, told through educational conferences and engaging talks with famous pianists. The book explores the secrets of killer technique, how to truly express yourself through music, and what it takes to develop your own signature style at the piano. It kicks off by looking candidly at the life of a performer, as seen through the eyes of a young girl who dreams of concert halls and standing ovations, and her father, who seeks insights from a wise teacher, touching on the personal costs of chasing stardom, the endless hours of practice, and the pressure cooker of public performance, while exposing the raw truth about finding a balance between ambition and a fulfilling life while chasing a musical dream.