by T E Carhart (Author)
The story of a musical friendship and a mutual obsession, intertwined with reflections on how pianos work, their history and the people who care for them, from the most amateur pianists to the tuners and craftsmen.
Format: Hardcover
Pages: 256
Edition: First Edition
Publisher: Chatto & Windus
Published: 03 Aug 2000
ISBN 10: 0701168749
ISBN 13: 9780701168742
Book Overview: The book for piano lovers- the story of a workshop in Paris which mend s, cares for and celebrates old pianos. A compelling narrative is beau tifully blended with chapters on the history and the technicalities of the piano.