Close
Piano Lessons: A Memoir
"Larger Image
Piano Lessons: A Memoir

Piano Lessons: A Memoir

by Anna Goldsworthy

St. Martin's Press | October 12, 2010 | Hardcover

Based on 3 ratings | Rate this
Anna Goldsworthy was nine years old when she met Eleanora Sivan, the charismatic Russian émigré and world-class pianist who became her piano teacher. Piano Lessons is the story of what Mrs. Sivan brought to Anna's 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 Lessons takes 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. Sivan's 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 Lessons reminds 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 Lessons will also touch the heart of anyone who has ever loved a teacher.
In Stock
This item is eligible for FREE SHIPPING.
See details
save 34%

$19.13


was $28.99

$18.17


Member Price

or, Used from $5.04

add to cart
add to wish list add to gift list

Find it in Store

See if this item is available in a store near you.

* Prices may vary in store
find it now

Reviews of Piano Lessons: A Memoir

0 reviews from our community
Be the first to write a review
Write a review using your social networks

– More About This Product –

Piano Lessons: A Memoir

Piano Lessons: A Memoir

by Anna Goldsworthy

add to cart

From the Publisher

Anna Goldsworthy was nine years old when she met Eleanora Sivan, the charismatic Russian émigré and world-class pianist who became her piano teacher. Piano Lessons is the story of what Mrs. Sivan brought to Anna's 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 Lessons takes 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. Sivan's 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 Lessons reminds 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 Lessons will also touch the heart of anyone who has ever loved a teacher.

About the Author

ANNA GOLDSWORTHY is an award-winning pianist who travels and performs internationally as a soloist and chamber musician. Her debut solo CD, "Come With Us," was recently released by ABC Classics. Her writing has appeared in The Monthly and Best Australian Essays, among others.

Format: Hardcover

Published: October 12, 2010

Publisher: St. Martin's Press

Language: English

The following ISBNs are associated with this title:

ISBN - 10: 0312646283

ISBN - 13: 9780312646288

  • My Gift List
  • My Wish List
  • Shopping Cart