What defines a virtuoso pianist?

Question:I think todays virtuosic pianists are largely distinguished by their dexterity. Composers like Liszt, Rachmaninoff, and Brahms have all written very virtuosic works which make extreme physical demands on the pianist. For example, Brahms Piano Concerto No. 1 in D minor is a very virtuosic piece. Listen to the last movement and you'll get a good idea of what level a pianist must be to play virtuosically. (Emil Giles with the Berlin Philharmonic is a great recording)

Musicality is impressive, but even more so when done at higher rates of speed.

Best Answer - Chosen by Asker: I think todays virtuosic pianists are largely distinguished by their dexterity. Composers like Liszt, Rachmaninoff, and Brahms have all written very virtuosic works which make extreme physical demands on the pianist. For example, Brahms Piano Concerto No. 1 in D minor is a very virtuosic piece. Listen to the last movement and you'll get a good idea of what level a pianist must be to play virtuosically. (Emil Giles with the Berlin Philharmonic is a great recording)

Musicality is impressive, but even more so when done at higher rates of speed.

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A virtuoso is a master of their instrument. Usually virtuoso works at complicated, beautiful, and extremely difficult to play. Many pianists considered virtuosos play works my Mozart - who wrote works with long fast paced runs and rhythmically complex passages.

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