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Theodor Leschetizky (Leszetycki; 1830-1915) was a Polish-born pianist, composer, teacher, and conductor. Most of his corpus is for the piano, for which he also developed a noted teaching method. However, he also wrote orchestral music, lieder, and two operas. He spent most of his career in St. Petersburg and Vienna.
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Leschetizky, Theodor
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Brief biography notes piano teaching and influences, plus relationships with Czerny, Rubinstein, and Paderewski. From the Grove Concise Dictionary of Music entry at WQXR radio.
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Our Famous Guest: Mark Twain's Stay In Vienna
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History of the American author's travels to Austria with his family so his daughter Clara could take lessons from Leschetizky. Notes how another piano student, Russian pianist and orchestra conductor, became Clara's husband.
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Theodor Leschetizky
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Biography and piano teaching methods from the instructor of Paderewsky and Schnabel are included in an "interview" with a fictional music professor. Essay by concert pianist Christian Bohnenstengel.
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Leschetizky: Piano Treasures
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Pianist Scott Beard's provides liner notes for a CD. Included is a biography and a brief look at the composer's background and influences as well as explanations or interpretations of various works.
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Piano Technique: Theodore Leschetizky
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Outline of the methods developed by the composer and pianist including specifics of various technical aspects. Compiled by Kevin Purrone.
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The Leschetizky Society of Japan
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Official site of the society dedicated to perpetuating his memory and encouraging young classical musicians. Includes methodology, background information, and links.
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Theodor Leschetizky (1830-1915)
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Brief biographical sketch, portrait, and Naxos discography.
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