Harold Schonberg The Great Pianists Pdf -

: As a critic for The New York Times , Schonberg used this historical perspective to challenge contemporary performances, famously clashing with figures like Leonard Bernstein. Resources & Further Reading

Schonberg, the longtime senior music critic for The New York Times , writes with a blend of authoritative scholarship and a fan’s infectious enthusiasm. He doesn't just list dates; he recreates the physical presence of the performers—Liszt’s theatricality, Thalberg’s "three-handed" illusion, and the quiet, crystalline precision of Josef Hofmann. Harold Schonberg The Great Pianists Pdf