Piano Lessons : A Memoir (Hardcover) 9780312646288

from redtedari

I really enjoyed this book. As soon as I finished reading it, I turned back to page 1 - which is very unusual for me. I had read it wondering whether Anna had achieved her goal of being a concert pianist but the second reading was to savour the detail and appreciate her tribute to her music teach...

from MaximWilson

I am a fan of Anna's father since I read his "Maestro" , which I think is very much based on his sitting in on his daughter's piano lessons with that reputed European teacher. I loved her book, never once thought it self-centered . It was a joy to read of a talented student excelling.

from samfsmith

A memoir of the relationship between pianist Anna Goldsworthy and piano teacher Eleonora Sivan. Anna started lessons with Sivan at age 9, and she chronicles the relationship with her teacher and the lessons she learned about music, life, love, and playing the piano. A good read, very true to the ...

from redtedari

I really enjoyed this book. As soon as I finished reading it, I turned back to page 1 - which is very unusual for me. I had read it wondering whether Anna had achieved her goal of being a concert pianist but the second reading was to savour the detail and appreciate her tribute to her music teach...

from klerulo

A fellow senior wannabe-a-better-pianist recommended this work to me and has won my undying affection for so doing. It's an illuminating and inspiring autobiography and loving tribute to her teacher. (For those who condemn it as egocentric: D'uh. Hello, it's an autobiography!) I love how she rend...