Re piano rolls as study material.  An interesting message off the
Chopin-L mailing-list here.  I wonder how authoritative Kipnis is
on piano roll authenticity ?

Dan Wilson

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I just completed last night Igor Kipnis' historic-pianism course at
the Mannes College of Music in New York City.  It begins again at
Mannes next week, and at Univ. of Connecticut in Stamford in March.

I highly recommend it to those within hailing distance who are not
already expert in the area.  (For more details of my experience, write
me privately.)  Here, if it's all right with the moderator, is a copy of
a descriptive memo Igor circulated recently.

Allan Gotthelf
AGotthelf@aol.com

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Course title: The Piano: Style and Interpretation

Description: The piano and its background, with an emphasis on past
and present-day styles of performance illustrated by historical
recordings of important musicians from the late 19th century to our
own time.  Each ninety-minute session can, at students request, be
supplemented by an opportunity for interested pianists to participate
in a master class as part of any session.  Enrolled students who wish
to perform in class are encouraged to discuss repertoire selections
in advance with Mr. Kipnis.
 [snip]

Course Title: The Great Pianists

Description: the great pianists, with an emphasis on past and
present-day styles of performance illustrated by historical recordings
of important musicians from the late 19th century to our own time.
 [snip]

 [ The courses are typically hosted by the Continuing Education program
 [ at a local college.  For more information write to Igor Kipnis at
 [ <ikipnis@eci.com> or <ikipnis@mags.net> or visit his web site:
 [
 [      http://www.continuo.com/kipnis/ikipnis.html
 [
 [ -- Robbie