Great pianists discuss topics ranging from piano technique and musical development to becoming a virtuoso. Included are BusoniÂ's "Important Details in Piano Study," RachmaninoffÂ's "Essentials of Artistic Playing," PaderewskiÂ's "Breadth in Musical Art," and much more. 2 Introductory Essays. Artist Biographies. ArtistsÂ' Study Questions. 27 halftones.

Wonderful compilation of advice and instruction from operatic immortals: Nellie Melba on voice training and preservation, Alma Gluck on building a vocal repertoire, Geraldine Farrar on the will to succeed, plus contributions from Caruso, Galli-Curci, Garden, Lehmann, many more. Indispensable for singers, any opera lover. Introduction. 24 photographs.