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Author Ellis, John Steven, author, translator.

Title The pedagogical writings of Marguerite Long : a reassessment of her impact on the French school of piano / John Ellis
Published Bloomington, Indiana : Indiana University Press, [2024]

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Description 1 online resource (ix, 330 pages) : illustrations, music
Contents Marguerite Long's Le piano. Long as pianist and teacher ; Pedagogy, style, and politics : Germanophilia vs. French patriotism ; Analysis of the content of Le piano and a comparison with Cortot's Principes rationnels ; English translation of Le piano -- La petite méthode de piano : an analysis of Long's approach to teaching children. La petite méthode de piano by Marguerite Long (1963) : a forgotten connection to the French school ; English translation of La petite méthode de piano
Summary "The Pedagogical Writings of Marguerite Long presents English translations of the two contributions of Marguerite Long to the literature of piano pedagogy. Long, the most important French woman pianist of the twentieth century, left her stamp on a whole epoch of musical life in Paris. Translations of her pedagogical works, Le Piano and La Petite Méthode de Piano, provide a window to the old French school of pianism as modernized by Long. Le Piano is a remarkable text offering piano playing technique and pragmatic and philosophical musings and observations about life, musicians, careers, and more. La Petite Méthode de Piano is a personal manifesto about how to initiate kids to music. Both works are treasures revealing Long's deep commitment to teaching, especially as an essential part of a child's life, and they are stunningly relevant today. In addition to the translations, John Ellis analyzes each work and places them into historical context. He places special emphasis on Long's illustrious international career, her teaching, her rivalry with Alfred Cortot, and the impact of sexism on her. This book addresses the eclipse of Long's reputation by that of Cortot and fills a gap in knowledge where greater study and understanding of Long's place in our pedagogical heritage should be"-- Provided by publisher
Bibliography Includes bibliographical references and index
Notes Description based on online resource; title from digital title page (ProQuest Ebook Central, viewed February 28, 2024)
Subject Long, Marguerite.
Long, Marguerite. Piano.
Long, Marguerite. Petite méthode de Piano.
SUBJECT Long, Marguerite fast
Subject Piano -- Instruction and study -- France -- History -- 20th century
Piano -- Instruction and study.
Piano -- Methods -- Juvenile.
MUSIC / Musical Instruments / Piano & Keyboard.
MUSIC / Individual Composer & Musician.
Piano -- Instruction and study
Piano
France
Genre/Form Methods (Music)
Juvenile works
History
Form Electronic book
Author Container of (expression): Long, Marguerite. Piano. English.
Container of (expression): Long, Marguerite. Petite méthode de piano. English.
LC no. 2023038389
ISBN 0253068584
9780253068590
0253068592
9780253068583