Reflections from the Keyboard: The World of the Concert Pianist [Import] [Paperback]

David Dubal (Author)

Product Details

• Paperback: 450 pages
• Publisher: Schirmer Books; 2nd Ed edition (1997)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0028647769
• ISBN-13: 978-0028647760
• Product Dimensions: 9.2 x 6.1 x 1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.3 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (11 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #3,189,714 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The Pianistic Pantheon -- At Last!, May 23, 2001

By A Customer

This review is from: Reflections from the Keyboard: The World of the Concert Pianist, Second Edition (Paperback)

This is a must-read for anyone who has ever been interested in the piano, the virtuosi or even the cult of the personality. Here are all the pianistic legends of the late 20th century revealed. Abbey Simon tells how his 8 year old son was his worst critic, Byron Janis explains how he become Horowitz's student, and Rosalyn Turek (a pianist whom I revere) reveals how discovering her interpretive method for playing Bach (which she does better than anybody) came to her in a fever. Each interview gives a clear and telling picture of the artist. Some are stern, some distant and aloof, some quite full of joie-de-vivre, and Dubal etches these personalities clearly in print. Belongs on every music lover's bookshelf.

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent for anyone associated with the piano, August 10, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: Reflections from the Keyboard: The World of the Concert Pianist (Paperback)

As a professional pianist, I found this book to be both inspiring and myth-breaking. Enjoyed every page, and particularly every contradiction that was presented amongst the different pianists. Abundant and detailed information on a number of composers and pieces. A must for anyone who has ever loved the piano.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Quite Simply, Fascinating, May 31, 2000

By A Customer

This review is from: Reflections from the Keyboard: The World of the Concert Pianist (Paperback)

An absorbing series of dialogues with major pianists, these conversations elucidate the often elusive art of the concert pianist from varying perspectives. Of interest to both musician and music-lover. Why has this book not been kept in print?