# The Art of Piano > Interactive classical piano music education with expert commentary and analysis. (iPhone/iPad app by Alexander Sychev.) - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-art-of-piano/id1449148897 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`) - Developer: [Alexander Sychev](https://appshunter.io/developer/1449148896) - Category: Music, Music, Education - Price: Free (on sale, was $4.99) - Rating: 5.00/5 from 16 App Store ratings · 3 written reviews indexed - Age rating: 4+ - Requires: iOS 9.3 · 1.7 GB - Languages: English, Russian - Released: 2019-03-24 - Data updated: 2026-06-10 - Monetization: free - User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-art-of-piano/id1449148897/reviews.md ## What is The Art of Piano? For every enthusiast of piano music and those aspiring to become one! This app tells the story of three centuries of piano music presented in eight landmark pieces. A selection of text, audio and video materials will help you enhance your perception of classical music. The app features: • 8 pieces of music performed by Peter Laul. High-quality audio recording, four interactive viewing angles and synchronized notation will allow you to grasp the most subtle nuances of performance. • The pianist's verbal comments are available during the course of the performance. Learn first-hand about the history of the work, the composer, the peculiarities of the performance, and the pianist’s playing experience. • A part-by-part analysis of the compositions. Thanks to a detailed analysis, which does not require any special musical education to grasp, you will be able to understand everything that is happening in the music. • Stories about each composer and composition. These stories will help you understand what place each selected piece of music occupied in the composer’s life, as well as in the history of music and in culture. • Interactive materials about the piano. Learn about the instrument and techniques for playing it. All materials have been created exclusively for this app in partnership with the Grand Hall of the St. Petersburg Philharmonia. MUSIC LIST Bach — Prelude and Fugue in E major, BWV 878 Mozart — Turkish Rondo Beethoven — Appassionata (1st mov.) Schubert — Impromptu Op. 90, No. 4 Chopin — Scherzo No. 2 Liszt — Mephisto Waltz Rachmaninoff — Etude-tableau Op. 39, No. 5 Scriabin — Sonata No. 4 ABOUT THE PIANIST Peter Laul studied at the Middle Special Lyceum School of the St. Petersburg State Rimsky-Korsakov Conservatoire in the class of Alexander Sandler, under whom he continued his studies and completed a post-graduate course at the St Petersburg State Conservatoire itself. Since 2002 he has taught a special piano class at the conservatoire and the lyceum school, and since 2015 he has been an assistant professor at the conservatoire. Peter Laul has won prizes at the Bremen International Competition (Germany, 1995, 3rd prize and special prize for the best performance of a work by Bach; 1997, 1st prize and special prize for the best performance of a sonata by Schubert) and the Scriabin International Competition in Moscow (Russia, 2000, 1st prize). The pianist regularly performs at the St Petersburg Philharmonic, the Théatre du Châtelet in Paris, the Steinway Hall and the Lincoln Center in New York, the Concertgebouw in Amsterdam, the Suntory Hall and Opera City Hall in Tokyo, the Brucknerhaus in Linz and the Sala Verdi in Milan. He has taken part in festivals in Colmar and Saint-Riquier (France), the Progetto Marta Argerich festival (Lugano), the Art-November festival (Moscow), the Printemps des Arts festival (Monaco), the Stars of the White Nights festival, the International Piano Festival and the Arts Square festival (St. Petersburg). ## Key features - Interactive audio-visual performances - Pianist's verbal commentary - Part-by-part musical analysis - Composer and composition stories - Piano instrument and technique lessons - High-quality audio recordings ## Recent user reviews (3 of 3) All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-art-of-piano/id1449148897/reviews.md ### 5/5 — Fantastic *2023-02-01* Can follow notation, hands and peddling. ### 5/5 — Excellence *2023-01-13* Please continue this app with 20th century composers, etc. This app is so informative and demonstrative for students of all ages. Thank you. ### 5/5 — Amazing app! *2020-11-22* Great app! I hope there will more like this in the future! **Developer response:** Thank you! ## Frequently asked questions about The Art of Piano ### What is The Art of Piano? The Art of Piano is a music education app that explores three centuries of piano music through eight landmark pieces. It features text, audio, and video materials to enhance your perception of classical music. ### Does The Art of Piano have ads? No, The Art of Piano is ad-free, allowing for an uninterrupted learning experience. ### What music is included in The Art of Piano? The app includes pieces by Bach, Mozart, Beethoven, Schubert, Chopin, Liszt, Rachmaninoff, and Scriabin, performed by Peter Laul. ### Can I learn about the composers and pieces? Yes, The Art of Piano provides stories about each composer and composition, detailing their place in the composer's life and music history. ### Is The Art of Piano suitable for beginners? The app offers a part-by-part analysis of compositions that does not require special musical education to grasp, making it accessible to beginners. ### What devices support The Art of Piano? Currently, The Art of Piano is supported on iPad devices. ### How often is The Art of Piano updated? The app was last updated on April 19, 2019, with version 1.1.1. ### What is the age rating for The Art of Piano? The Art of Piano has an age rating of 4+, making it suitable for a wide audience. ## Version history (last 3 releases) ### 1.1.1 — 2019-04-19 Minor fixes and improvements. ### 1.1 — 2019-03-22 Improvements and bugfixes. ### 0.9 — 2019-03-20 No release notes. ## Apps similar to The Art of Piano | App | Rating | Price | Category | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | [The Mix in The Art of Recoding](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-mix-in-the-art-of-recoding/id1035416080) | — | $6.99 | Music | | [Tuner ONE PRO Guitar & Ukulele](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tuner-one-pro-guitar-and-ukulele/id1479411134) | 4.8 (78) | Free | Music | | [Tonality: Music Theory](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tonality-music-theory/id1467552236) | 4.8 (123) | $7.99 | Music | | [Element Exploring Course](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/element-exploring-course/id1031693340) | — | $6.99 | Music | | [Pocket Chops](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pocket-chops/id1598472861) | 4.7 (12) | Free | Music | | [FretFluent - Fretboard Notes](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fretfluent-fretboard-notes/id6501991264) | 4.7 (11) | $2.99 | Music | --- *Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). 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