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Piano Notes: The World Of The Pianist
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Charles Rosen Is One Of The World'S Most Talented Pianists And One Of Music'S Most Astute Commentators. Known As A Performer Of Bach, Beethoven, Stravinsky, And Elliott Carter, He Has Also Written Highly Acclaimed Criticism For Sophisticated Students And Professionals. In Piano Notes, He Writes For A Broader Audience About An Old Friend The Piano Itself. Drawing Upon A Lifetime Of Wisdom And The Accumulated Lore Of Many Great Performers Of The Past, Rosen Shows Why The Instrument Demands Such A Stark Combination Of Mental And Physical Prowess. Readers Will Gather Many Littleknown Insights From How Pianists Vary Their Posture, To How Splicings And Microphone Placements Can Ruin Recordings, To How The History Of Composition Was Dominated By The Piano For Two Centuries. Stories Of Many Great Musicians Abound. Rosen Reveals Nadia Boulanger'S Favorite Way To Avoid Commenting On The Performances Of Her Friends (You Know What I Think, Spoken With Utmost Earnestness), Why Glenn Gould'S Recordings Suffer From Doublestrike Touches, And How Even Vladimir Horowitz Became Enamored Of Splicing Multiple Performances Into A Single Recording. Rosen'S Explanation Of The Piano'S Physical Pleasures, Demands, And Discontents Will Delight And Instruct Anyone Who Has Ever Sat At A Keyboard, As Well As Everyone Who Loves To Listen To The Instrument. In The End, He Strikes A Contemplative Note. Western Music Was Built Around The Piano From The Classical Era Until Recently, And For A Good Part Of That Time The Instrument Was An Essential Acquisition For Every Middleclass Household. Music Making Was Part Of The Fabric Of Social Life. Yet Those Days Have Ended. Fewer People Learn The Instrument Today. The Rise Of Recorded Music Has Homogenized Performance Styles And Greatly Reduced The Frequency Of Public Concerts. Music Will Undoubtedly Survive, But Will The Supremely Physical Experience Of Playing The Piano Ever Be The Same?
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: Who is the author of 'Piano Notes: The World of the Pianist'? A: The author of 'Piano Notes: The World of the Pianist' is Charles Rosen, a renowned pianist and music critic.
- Q: What is the main focus of the book? A: The book explores the significance of the piano in Western music, discussing its demands and pleasures while sharing insights from the author's lifetime of experience.
- Q: What is the publication date of this book? A: The book was published on October 29, 2002.
- Q: How many pages are in 'Piano Notes: The World of the Pianist'? A: The book contains 256 pages.
- Q: What format is this book available in? A: This title is available in hardcover format.
- Q: What condition is the used book in? A: The used book is in good condition.
- Q: What themes does Charles Rosen discuss in the book? A: Rosen discusses themes such as the evolution of piano playing, the physical and mental challenges of the instrument, and the historical significance of the piano in music.
- Q: Is this book suitable for beginner pianists? A: While the book is accessible to a broader audience, it also contains insights that may be particularly valuable for more advanced students and professionals.
- Q: Does the book include anecdotes about famous pianists? A: Yes, the book includes stories and insights about many famous musicians and their relationships with the piano.
- Q: What is the edition of 'Piano Notes: The World of the Pianist'? A: This is the First Edition of the book.