Great Pianists’ Technique: Glissando

A collection of memorable glissandos from great pianists past and present. It is easier to take a more comprehensive view with such a specific musical element, but nonetheless many other examples (Liszt Mephisto, de Falla Danza del terror, Glissando Mazurkas by Bohm & Lecuona and Bowen Study No.5 etc. etc....) have regrettably had to be jettisoned. Since playing a glissando is more a visual gesture (and act of faith in your piano!) rather than a “proper technique“ I have included some video footage.