Chasins 1934 Piano Pointers Radio Script #shorts

I had the privilege of studying with Constance Keene in New York City back in the early 2000's when I was working on my doctoral degree at Manhattan School of Music. Ms. Keene was married to Abram Chasins (1903-87) a noted pianist, author, composer, teacher and radio personality whose training held links to the great, Anton Rubinstein, Theodor Leschetizky and Franz Liszt!🤩

I am quite fond of Abram's writings and want to share an excerpt here with you in this shorts video. It has to do with listening, specifically opening one's ears.👂🏻Of course, this is essential when playing the music of Bach!😀

The passage quoted here is from the March 3, 1934 broadcast of Piano Pointers, a radio show hosted by Abram. He sure had a way with words, how I wish I could have known him. Fortunately, Ms. Keene and I had a very deep and meaningful teacher/student relationship and so I like to think that Abram and I would have gotten along splendidly.❤️

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[dangvy]

You express this so beautifully. Not only are you a fantastic pianist, but you have beautiful insights that resonate with me a lot. Thank you. Subbed

[Michelle]

Hi Penny, 👋🏻 I loved your insightful short. Thanks for sharing it! I hope you get more subscribers because you've great content. SendingLove & lots of good music 🎶 hugs from Rhode Island 🏝

[jurupkf]

The Beethoven sonata is in no way programmatic. Beethoven did not give it a title.