Piano Notes: The Hidden World Of The Pianist

An exploration of the delights and demands of the piano. It considers various aspects 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, and why Artur Rubenstein applied hairspray to the keys.

• | By (Author): Charles Rosen
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• | Publisher: Penguin Books Ltd
• | Publication Date: May 27, 2004
• | Country of Publication: United Kingdom
• | Number of Pages: 256 pages
• | Language: Not available
• | Binding: Paperback|Softback
• | ISBN-10: 0140298630
• | ISBN-13: 9780140298635