Bøger af Piero Ferrucci

In dialogue with Piero Ferrucci, Maestro Giovanni Carmassi outlines the core of his approach to pianistic artistry: Before a piece is performed, it must be conceived and constructed in the mind of the musician. The conversations in this book examine the cornerstones on which the art of piano playing are based: - The body's weight in the expression of colour - Breath, pause, silence - Rhythm and meter - The role of memory - The relationship with the audience - Historical context - Orchestration on the piano - The danger of stereotypes, mechanical playing and narcissistic exhibition A guide for every musician or aspiring musician, this book gives directions that are immediately practical. Through its conversational style it explains concepts and the means to realize them, perhaps obvious to a teacher but elusive to a student. The ultimate goal is to show that in playing a piece of music the pianist's whole being participates - mind and heart, memory and attention, culture and instinct, the whole body, and the breath. Drawing from his vast teaching experience, Maestro Carmassi shows students the way to achieve their truest and most brilliant musical interpretation. Giovanni Carmassi, a concert pianist, has taught piano performance in the Conservatories of Pesaro, Bologna, La Spezia, Milan and Florence. Piero Ferrucci is a psychotherapist and philosopher. He has written various books, among which Beauty and the Soul.

The popular guide to living with kindness now includes a new chapter, introduction, and exercises in this tenth-anniversary edition.When The Power of Kindness first appeared in 2006 it thrilled and challenged readers with one audacious promise: Your acts of generosity and decency are the secret to a fuller, more satisfying life. Kindness is not some squishy virtue but the very key to your own happiness.With nearly 125,000 copies sold, TarcherPerigee is celebrating the book's tenth anniversary with this new edition, featuring a complete new chapter by Piero Ferrucci on the theme of "Harmlessness," which joins his other chapters on virtues such as "Honesty," "Warmth," and "Loyalty." In addition, Ferrucci contributes a substantial new introduction and selection of techniques, meditations, and exercises. This tenth-anniversary volume is perfect for new readers and for lovers of the original who want to re-experience its wisdom and power.