Nekhizh's Artistic Record: Thinking · Recollection · Diary · Selected Writings

Author: (Russia) Nekhizov
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Publication Date: 2003-05-01
Features: "Nekhizov on Art" is a precious gift dedicated by Nekhizov to aspiring music teachers, students, and all who love the art of music. This book reflects the author's musical thoughts, way of thinking, and musical aesthetics. It is both an academic monograph and a vivid teaching guide, considered essential reading for teachers and students in Russia. Through rich examples, the author provides deep, multi-perspective, and scientific analyses of the qualities required for learning music, how to learn music, what true music is, what constitutes "gold on the outside, rotten cotton inside" music, and how to become a true artist, offering profound and insightful interpretations. From the perspective of music as a holistic art, the readership of this book is not limited to piano professionals and students but is suitable for all readers interested in the art of music. It is highly recommended that students learning piano performance combine this book with Nekhizov's other work, "On the Art of Piano Performance," for a deeper understanding and a more comprehensive grasp of Nekhizov's musical artistic ideas.