"Spiritualization" Quotes from Famous Books
... Mr. Sherwood gave great attention to tone study and interpretation, even from the first lesson. He laid much stress on the use of slow, gentle motions in practise and in playing; on the spiritualization of the tones, of getting behind the notes to find the composer's meaning. He had, perhaps, a more poetic conception of piano playing than any master I have known, and was able to impart these ideas in ... — Piano Mastery - Talks with Master Pianists and Teachers • Harriette Brower |