Piano Notes

The Hidden World of the Pianist

von Charles Rosen

256 Seiten, Taschenbuch

Kurzbeschreibung des Verlags

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.

• Themen: Kunst Musik Musikinstrumente Tasteninstrumente
• ISBN: 9780140298635
• Sprache: Englisch
• Erscheinungsdatum: 27.05.2004
• Größe: 195 x 130 mm
• Verlag: Penguin Books Ltd