Louis Breitner, a pupil of the Milan Conservatory, Anton Rubinstein and Liszt, has lived for many years at Paris as pianist and teacher. He also has visited America. Among the younger French pianists are Leon Delafosse, Edouard Risler, an eclectic pianist, a pupil of Dièmer, D’Albert and Stavenhagen.
- References for Lessons XLVII and XLVIII.
- Fay.—Music Study in Germany.
- Walker.—My Musical Memories.
- Lahee.—Pianists of the Past and Present.
- Grove’s Dictionary.—Article on Pianoforte Players.
- Finck.—Paderewski and His Art.
- Leschetizky.—Autobiography.
- Mason.—Memories of a Musical Life.
- Lenz.—The Great Virtuosos of our Time.
Questions.
Who were the earliest of Liszt’s pupils?
Name some later pupils of Liszt.
Who are the leading exponents of the Belgian school?
Whose principles did Brahms follow?
What are the characteristics of his works?
What was Anton Rubinstein’s chief characteristic as a pianist?
Whom did Nicholas Rubinstein assist greatly?