For more than a century the piano has occupied a dominant place in music and society. Here, Ehrlich traces the instrument's fascinating history from the fortepiano of Mozart's time, and the Victorian's "household orchestra and god," to the most sophisticated modern products of the Japanese manufacturers. Updated and revised by the author to include recent developments, this book will captivate musicians, historians, and all lovers of the piano.
For more than a century the piano has occupied a dominant place in music and society. Here, Ehrlich traces the instrument's fascinating history from t...
Established in 1813, the Royal Philharmonic is the world's second oldest concert society--only Leipzig is senior. Celebrating this venerable institution, First Philharmonic draws on exhaustive research in the Society's archives to tell the colorful and fascinating story and offer valuable insights into the history of concert life.
Established in 1813, the Royal Philharmonic is the world's second oldest concert society--only Leipzig is senior. Celebrating this venerable instituti...
