Skip to main navigation menu Skip to main content Skip to site footer

Research Article

Vol. 2 No. 2 (2026): International Journal of Multidisciplinary Research

Research on the Application of the Neuhaus School in Modern Piano Performance and Education

  • Jincong Du
DOI
https://doi.org/10.65231/ijmr.v2i2.132
Submitted
March 3, 2026
Published
2026-03-09

Abstract

As one of the world's most influential schools of piano playing, the Russian school, particularly the Neuhaus school, holds irreplaceable importance as its core representative. This article focuses on the practical application of the Neuhaus school in piano performance and teaching. Through literature review and interviews, the author analyzes the significant role the Neuhaus school has played in piano performance to date. Furthermore, the article analyzes existing problems in piano performance and teaching in China, concluding that teachers lack theoretical knowledge and practical experience, and performers over-interpret performances. To address these issues, the author offers feasible suggestions to promote the healthy development of piano performance and education.

References

  1. Shi Yu. (2022). The Formation and Development of the Russian Piano School. Artist, (01), 139-141.
  2. Wang Jia. (2017). A Study on the Characteristics of Neuhaus's Piano Teaching Ideas and Their Application in Higher Education Teaching. Shaanxi Education (Higher Education), (01), 4+6.
  3. Guo Cong. (2015). A Study on the Practical Value of Neuhaus's Piano Teaching Theory. Northern Music, 35(05), 43+45.
  4. Tang Tian. (2006). A brief discussion on the relationship between the physical properties of the piano and playing techniques. Journal of Neijiang Normal University, (S1), 273-275.
  5. Hu Jingyin & Sun Hao. (2015). Analysis of the characteristics of Neuhaus's piano teaching philosophy. Art Appreciation, (03), 246.
  6. Yang, Peilin. (2017). An Exploration of the Teaching Philosophy of the Russian Piano School. Art Education, (15), 56-57.
  7. Liu, Xinxin. (2002). Heinrich Neuhaus, the founder of the Russian piano school: his life and deeds. Piano Art, (08), 27-28.
  8. Bao Huiqiao. (2000). The piano is a living "nigger," and the key question is how you get along with it! -- An interview with piano master Lazar Berman. Piano Art, (02), 33-36.
  9. Yu Ming. (2024). A study on the application of Russian children's piano works in piano teaching in higher normal colleges in my country. Journal of Neijiang Normal University, 39(03), 86-89.