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Alfred Brendel

A Pianist's A-Z: A piano lover's reader

A Pianist's A-Z: A piano lover's reader

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This book is a compilation of lectures, readings, and master-classes by Alfred Brendel, providing insight and experience into the piano technique, history, and repertoire. It is erudite, witty, enlightening, and deeply personal, making it an ideal book for piano lovers, musicians, and music aficionados.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 128 pages
Publication date: 07 September 2023
Publisher: Faber & Faber


Ever since the legendary pianist Alfred Brendel bid farewell to the concert stage after an illustrious six-decade career, he has been sharing his invaluable insights and experiences through a series of captivating lectures, readings, and master-classes. This remarkable reader, crafted specifically for enthusiasts of the piano, encapsulates Brendel's exceptional musical and linguistic eloquence, as well as his extensive knowledge, making it an indispensable resource for anyone with a deep interest in the technique, history, and repertoire of this magnificent instrument. Erudite, witty, enlightening, and profoundly personal, A Pianist's A to Z is a treasure trove of information and entertainment for piano lovers, musicians, and music aficionados alike. It is rare to find such a captivating and intelligent portrayal of the piano, and this book is a testament to Brendel's enduring legacy in the world of music.

Ever since the legendary pianist Alfred Brendel bid farewell to the concert stage after an illustrious six-decade career, he has been sharing his invaluable insights and experiences through a series of captivating lectures, readings, and master-classes. This remarkable reader, crafted specifically for enthusiasts of the piano, encapsulates Brendel's exceptional musical and linguistic eloquence, as well as his extensive knowledge, making it an indispensable resource for anyone with a deep interest in the technique, history, and repertoire of this magnificent instrument. Erudite, witty, enlightening, and profoundly personal, A Pianist's A to Z is a treasure trove of information and entertainment for piano lovers, musicians, and music aficionados alike. It is rare to find such a captivating and intelligent portrayal of the piano, and this book is a testament to Brendel's enduring legacy in the world of music.


Dimension: 198 x 129 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780571381982
Edition number: Main

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