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34 of 41 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
A delightful, lively, entertaining history.,
By Midwest Book Review (Oregon, WI USA) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Piano Roles: Three Hundred Years of Life with the Piano (Hardcover)
Three hundred years of piano history are presented in a fine book which considers the place of the piano in classical and popular music alike. From the design, manufacturing and styles of the piano to the individuals who made their mark in music history with the piano, this includes a delightful range of color drawings and illustrations along with a lively history certain to delight any avid fan of the instrument.
10 of 12 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
TICKLING THOSE IVORIES ... AND DOING SUCH A GRAND JOB!,
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This review is from: Piano Roles: Three Hundred Years of Life with the Piano (Hardcover)
Call this one an important lesson in the key of life. To celebrate the 300th birthday of everyone's fave instrument, author James Parakilas has written a book at once awesome and astounding, a stunning cultural history, told in vivid detail and ample anecdotes and stunning color photographs, of the musical and social roles that the piano has played in its long and amazing career. (It became so popular, for instance, as the result of not just ingenious mechanical design but also ingenious marketing.) An important book whether your tastes run to Beatles or Berlin, Liszt or Liberace. Tickle on!
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Piano Roles: Three Hundred Years of Life With the Piano by James Parakilas (Hardcover - 2000)
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