Delving into the conceptual essence of music: S. Vartanov’s monograph “Rachmaninoff’s Lessons: Concept in Piano Interpretation”: Book review

This is a scholarly review of S. Ya. Vartanov’s 2024 monograph, “Rachmaninoff’s Lessons: Concept in Piano Interpretation”. The book summarizes Vartanov’s accumulated experience as a concert performer, professor of special piano at the Saratov State Conservatory, profound researcher, and Doctor of Art History. The review addresses specific issues related to the interpretation of musical notation and the significance of Rachmaninoff’s ideas regarding artistic work with young performers.