We live today in an age of exaggerated showmanship, where many less cultivated pianists believe that they must demonstrate emotion rather than convey it directly through their playing. The demeanour of Benno Moiseiwitsch was, by contrast, one of unpretentious certainty: he was an aristocratic pianist who, despite his poker-faced appearance at the keyboard, brought warmth, … Continue reading Aristocratic Poise: An Appreciation of Benno Moiseiwitsch