A Pianist's A-Z by Alfred Brendel

A Pianist's A-Z by Alfred Brendel

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Summary

'This book distils what, at my advanced age, I feel able to say about music, musicians, and matters of my pianistic profession.' Ever since Alfred Brendel bid farewell to the concert stage after six decades of performing, he has been passing on his insight and experience in the form of lectures, readings and master-classes.

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A Pianist's A-Z by Alfred Brendel

From one of the world's best-loved pianists, comes a hugely insightful and enjoyable book for all piano lovers.
Brendel's own love for the piano is evident in every lineHis enthusiasm will send amateurs back to their instruments to try things they might never have thought of on their own. -- Ian Brunskill The Times Absorbing and often thought-provoking ... a guaranteed-to-please gift for musical friends. -- Andrew Green Classical Music A must for all pianists, lovers of the piano and indeed all music lovers ... An ideal stocking filler for the festive season - if you can wait that long. -- Peter Spaull Liverpool Post
Alfred Brendel was born in 1931 in Wiesenberg, and now lives in London. He is universally acknowledged as one of the world's leading pianists, and although he has bidden farewell to the concert stage he continues to give master-classes and readings. He is also the author of several books, including Alfred Brendel on Music (Robson Books), The Veil of Order and a volume of poetry - One Finger Too Many - both published by Faber.
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ISBN 13 9780571301843
ISBN 10 0571301843
Title A Pianist's A-Z
Author Alfred Brendel
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Binding Type Hardback
Publisher Faber & Faber
Year published 2013-09-05
Number of pages 128
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