Ask Olga #4: My Hands | People are always asking questions about my hands. "How large are they? What length can you span? Is bigger always better?" I'm happy to answer in
Ludwig van Beethoven - Rachmaninoff had possibly the largest hands in classical music which is why some of his pieces are so difficult to play. He could span 12 piano keys from
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