Piano Notes
The Hidden World of the Pianist
$32.97
- Paperback
256 pages
- Release Date
27 May 2004
Summary
This is the book for anyone who enjoys either playing the piano or listening to its music - by the world’s leading practitioner / critic
In this eloquent, intimate exploration of the delights and demands of the piano, world-renowned concert pianist and music writer Charles Rosen draws on a lifetime’s wisdom to consider every aspect of the instrument: from what makes a beautiful sound to suffering from stage fright, from the physical challenges of playing to tales of great musicians, i…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9780140298635 |
|---|---|
| ISBN-10: | 0140298630 |
| Author: | Charles Rosen |
| Publisher: | Penguin Books Ltd |
| Imprint: | Penguin Books Ltd |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Number of Pages: | 256 |
| Edition: | 1st |
| Release Date: | 27 May 2004 |
| Weight: | 193g |
| Dimensions: | 15mm x 129mm x 198mm |
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Critics Review
“The Economist”
Rosen brings all of his experience as one of the most
intellectually rigorous pianists and brilliant music historians alive today to this wide-ranging and approachable book.
Charles Rosen
Charles Rosen is one of the leading writers on music and musicians in the world. His landmark books include The Classical Style and The Romantic Generation. He is a concert pianist and Professor of Music at New York University.
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