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March 2012; Vol. 4, No. 2
A Place in the Sun: Recent Editions of Beethoven’s Piano Sonatas
The central position of Beethoven's piano sonatas in our musical life remains secure, to judge from the flood of new editions of these pieces to emerge…
March 2012; Vol. 4, No. 2
Playing Indie Pop
Indie Pop is a genre of rock music that emerged in the United Kingdom in the 1980s, characterized by upbeat, melodic progressions. This article will take…
March 2012; Vol. 4, No. 2
A Master Class on Three Favorite Beethoven Sonata Movements
The thirty-two sonatas of Beethoven are often cited as the pianists' New Testament, with Johann Sebastian Bach's Well-Tempered Clavier being the Old Testament. These treasured works…
March 2012; Vol. 4, No. 2
Opus 111: A Revelation
No one questions that Beethoven's controversial choices in his work are appreciated as groundbreaking. But nearly anyone would question a choice made by a young pianist…
March 2012; Vol. 4, No. 2
How Do You Decipher Rhythms When Transcribing the Recordings of Bill Evans?
I have been a devotee of the music of jazz pianist Bill Evans since my early teenage years. I own many of his recordings and have listened…
March 2012; Vol. 4, No. 2
The Trapeziectomy Diaries: Recovering from Arthritis
Jill Dew is one of my favorite people. You can't help but love her charisma and her enthusiasm. She is a superb singer and vocal coach…