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Piano Starts Here!

Year

2013

Language

ENGLISH

Duration

45m

Rating

TVPG

Author

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Publication Information

The Great Courses

Summary

Begin by reflecting on the life of the concert pianist and the extraordinary rigors and demands of this unique profession within the music world. Then trace the history of the harpsichord, the piano's predecessor, and how the piano evolved from its beginnings in 1700 into the modern concert instrument.

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