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The Best Piano Players On The Planet

by Manuel Marino | Music

There have been numerous innovative and influential composers throughout the history of piano playing that it is impossible to provide a comprehensive account even in the most extensive encyclopedia entries. However, there are certain names that simply cannot be omitted from any review.

Firstly, Ludwig van Beethoven stands as the most significant figure in the transition from the Classical to the Romantic periods in classical music. His remarkable contributions to the genre are made even more poignant by the fact that he continued to compose and perform despite completely losing his hearing in the 1790s.

Another composer that cannot be overlooked is the 19th-century Hungarian composer and piano virtuoso, Franz Liszt. He was renowned throughout Europe as a pianist with unparalleled technical ability and was even regarded as the greatest pianist of all time. Anticipating inspirations in the 20th century, his music became a precursor to many others’, and he played a crucial role in the development of musical forms such as the symphonic poem and thematic transformation.

Sergei Rachmaninoff, born in Russia in 1873, was both a composer and a pianist. Although his early compositions were not well-received, his talent was widely acknowledged. After a period of hiatus prompted …

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