{"product_id":"2026200018840-secondhand-the-book-of-the-piano","title":"The Book Of The Piano","description":"\u003cp\u003eEdition: First Edition Thus\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition remarks:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBook: Good\u003cbr\u003eJacket: Very good\u003cbr\u003ePages: Tanning and foxing\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFew instruments have commanded the cultural, artistic, and emotional authority of the piano — and The Book of the Piano, edited by Dominic Gill, presents a sweeping and authoritative chronicle of this magnificent instrument from its earliest origins to its commanding place at the centre of Western musical life. Drawing together contributions from a distinguished array of music scholars and critics, the volume instructs readers on the piano's mechanical evolution, its towering repertoire, and the legendary performers who have defined its sound across generations, from Bach transcriptions to the Romantic virtuosos and the avant-garde experimentalists of the twentieth century.\n\nRichly illustrated and meticulously curated, this landmark anthology argues that the piano is not merely an instrument but a cultural institution — a lens through which the entire arc of Western music can be understood and appreciated. Gill's editorial vision gives the work a coherent and compelling voice, weaving together technical analysis, historical narrative, and biographical portraiture into a seamless whole. A must for the serious music lover and the curious newcomer alike, The Book of the Piano leaves one wondering: how much of the story of human expression has been told, note by note, on those black and white keys?\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Secondhand Stock","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50572618137819,"sku":"2026200018840-SECONDHAND","price":25.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0523\/7646\/9701\/files\/e21ed191-0922-4b64-b653-539a894f1373.png?v=1791166967","url":"https:\/\/bookgrocer.com\/products\/2026200018840-secondhand-the-book-of-the-piano","provider":"Book Grocer","version":"1.0","type":"link"}