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- Format: Hardcover
- Author: Anna Goldsworthy
- ISBN10: 0312646283
- ISBN13: 9780312646288
Anna Goldsworthy was nine years old when she met Eleanora Sivan, the charismatic Russian migr and world-class pianist who became her piano teacher.Piano Lessonsis the story of what Mrs. Sivan brought to Annas lessons: a love of music, a respect for life, a generous spirit, and the courage to embrace a musical life. Beautifully written and strikingly honest,Piano Lessonstakes the reader on a journey into the heart and meaning of music. As Anna discovers passion and ambition, confronts doubt and disappointment, and learns about much more than tone and technique, Mrs. Sivans wisdom guides her: ‘We are not teaching piano playing. We are teaching philosophy and life and music digested. What is intuition? Knowledge that has come inside. My darling, we must sit and work. Piano Lessonsreminds us all how an extraordinary teacher can change a life completely. A work that will appeal to all music lovers and anyone who has ever taken a music lesson,Piano Lessonswill also touch the heart of anyone who has ever loved a teacher.
Piano Lessons: A Memoir, Pre-Owned Hardcover 0312646283 9780312646288 Anna Goldsworthy
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