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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, including Vladimir Horowitz's recording tricks, Rachmaninov s hands and why Artur Rubenstein applied hairspray to the keys. Gracefully blending anecdote, history, expertise and memoir, Piano Notes will enchant anyone with a passion for music.
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Piano Notes, Charles Rosen
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- Released
- 2004
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- Title
- Piano Notes
- Subtitle
- The Hidden World of the Pianist
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Charles Rosen
- Publisher
- Penguin Books, Limited (UK)
- Released
- 2004
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 256
- ISBN10
- 0140298630
- ISBN13
- 9780140298635
- Series
- Tags
- Non-Fiction, Art & Culture, Historical Themes, True Stories, Biographies, History, Music Theme, Autobiographies & Memoirs, Music, Classical Music
- Rating
- 4 out of 5
- Description
- 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, including Vladimir Horowitz's recording tricks, Rachmaninov s hands and why Artur Rubenstein applied hairspray to the keys. Gracefully blending anecdote, history, expertise and memoir, Piano Notes will enchant anyone with a passion for music.