(Paperback)

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.

(Paperback, Main)

Charles Rosen's The Classical Style is a seminal text - a complete must-have for all music students