Dame Fanny Waterman's Piano Treasury Vol. 1

Dame Fanny Waterman: My Life In Music tells the extraordinary story of one of the twentieth century???s most inspirational British women. Born into an artistic family in impoverished circumstances her prodigious musical talent and sheer determination was her passport out of hardship leading to recognition as one of the most talented young pianists of her generation. Her emergence as a visionary teacher leads to the founding of the Leeds International Piano Competition and relationships with many internationally renowned pianists whose lives she has touched through her work. Interwoven throughout the story Dame Fanny Waterman shares her inspirationalphilosophies on life learning and music and her compelling and utter passion for the Piano.

Fanny Waterman DBE has become a household name and a legend in her own lifetime and this updated edition of On Piano Teaching And Performing is packed with the knowledge know-how and advice that stems from over 40 years of teaching experience.The book's insights into the fundamentals of playing technique and of musicianship its shrewd practical advice and illuminating turn of phrase have immeasurably benefited all who teach and all who learn the Piano. Now updated from the original 1983 publication the book is filled with inspiring thoughts and words of advice not just for pianists but for all musicians.On Piano Teaching AndPerforming also features a chapter concerning local national and international competitions for which Dame Waterman has become renowned. You will also find an appendix of the Rules And Maxims For Young Pianists by Robert Schumann which are still startlingly fresh and relevant for today's musicians.