num_pages: 245
description: 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 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.
language: English
title: Piano Notes : The Hidden World of the Pianist
titlecomplete: Piano Notes : The Hidden World of the Pianist
genres: Classical Music, Biography, Essays, History, Autobiography, Music, Nonfiction, Memoir
ratings_count: 563
awards: awardedAt: 1009872000000
name: National Book Critics Circle Award
category: Criticism
publisher: Penguin