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Men, Women & Pianos: A Social History; HCDJ by Loesser, Arthur 1stE/1st P ~ 1954
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Item specifics
- Condition
- Special Attributes
- 1st Edition, Dust Jacket
- Title
- MEN, WOMEN AND PIANOS; A SOCIAL HISTORY
- Country/Region of Manufacture
- United States
- Subjects
- History & Military
- ISBN
- 9780486265438
About this product
Product Identifiers
Publisher
Dover Publications, Incorporated
ISBN-10
0486265439
ISBN-13
9780486265438
eBay Product ID (ePID)
1001198
Product Key Features
Book Title
Men, Women and Pianos : a Social History
Number of Pages
672 Pages
Language
English
Publication Year
2011
Topic
History & Criticism, Musical Instruments / Piano & Keyboard
Genre
Music
Book Series
Dover Books on Music Ser.
Format
Trade Paperback
Dimensions
Item Weight
27.3 Oz
Item Length
8.5 in
Item Width
5.4 in
Additional Product Features
Intended Audience
Trade
LCCN
90-044829
Dewey Edition
20
Dewey Decimal
786.2
Synopsis
As the social anchor in middle-class homes of the nineteenth century, the piano was simultaneously an elegant piece of drawing-room furniture, a sign of bourgeois prosperity, and a means of introducing the young to music. In this admirably balanced and leisurely account of the popular instrument, the late, internationally known concert pianist Arthur Loesser takes a piano's-eye view of the recent social history of Western Europe and the United States. Drawing on newspapers, music manuscripts, popular accounts, and other sources, Loesser traces the history of the piano from its predecessors, the clavichord and the harpsichord, to the modern spinet and concert grand. Chapter headings such as Clavichords Make Weeping Easier, The Harpsichord Grows Feet, The More Pianos the Merrier, and The Keyboards Go West suggest the author's lighthearted approach to topics ranging from the piano's European origins and its introduction in the United States to the decline of piano manufacturing in the early twentieth century and the victory of airborne music by mid-century. A preface by historian Jacques Barzun and a new foreword by music critic Edward Rothstein enhance a volume rich in wit and knowledge -- one that will delight any reader with an interest in the piano and on Western cultural history., A renowned concert pianist traces the instrument's design, manufacture, and music in a delightful "piano's eye-view" of the social history of Western Europe and the United States from the 16th to the 20th centuries., As the "social anchor" in middle-class homes of the nineteenth century, the piano was simultaneously an elegant piece of drawing-room furniture, a sign of bourgeois prosperity, and a means of introducing the young to music. In this admirably balanced and leisurely account of the popular instrument, the late, internationally known concert pianist Arthur Loesser takes a "piano's-eye view" of the recent social history of Western Europe and the United States. Drawing on newspapers, music manuscripts, popular accounts, and other sources, Loesser traces the history of the piano from its predecessors, the clavichord and the harpsichord, to the modern spinet and concert grand. Chapter headings such as "Clavichords Make Weeping Easier," "The Harpsichord Grows Feet," "The More Pianos the Merrier," and "The Keyboards Go West" suggest the author's lighthearted approach to topics ranging from the piano's European origins and its introduction in the United States to the decline of piano manufacturing in the early twentieth century and the "victory of airborne music" by mid-century. A preface by historian Jacques Barzun and a new foreword by music critic Edward Rothstein enhance a volume rich in wit and knowledge - one that will delight any reader with an interest in the piano and on Western cultural history., As the "social anchor" in middle-class homes of the nineteenth century, the piano was simultaneously an elegant piece of drawing-room furniture, a sign of bourgeois prosperity, and a means of introducing the young to music. In this admirably balanced and leisurely account of the popular instrument, the late, internationally known concert pianist Arthur Loesser takes a "piano's-eye view" of the recent social history of Western Europe and the United States. Drawing on newspapers, music manuscripts, popular accounts, and other sources, Loesser traces the history of the piano from its predecessors, the clavichord and the harpsichord, to the modern spinet and concert grand. Chapter headings such as "Clavichords Make Weeping Easier," "The Harpsichord Grows Feet," "The More Pianos the Merrier," and "The Keyboards Go West" suggest the author's lighthearted approach to topics ranging from the piano's European origins and its introduction in the United States to the decline of piano manufacturing in the early twentieth century and the "victory of airborne music" by mid-century. A preface by historian Jacques Barzun and a new foreword by music critic Edward Rothstein enhance a volume rich in wit and knowledge -- one that will delight any reader with an interest in the piano and on Western cultural history.
LC Classification Number
ML650.L64 1990
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- _***e (121)- Feedback left by buyer.Past 6 monthsVerified purchaseShipping was fast as was its arrival. Seller packaged item neatly and securely. Item as described by seller as acceptable, I would describe as great. Pleasantly surprised by that. Superb price. Seller was kind enough to offer a discount. Highly recommended.One More Victim by A.M. Rosenthal & Arthur Gelb (1967, Hardcover) (#305438896602)
- e***a (99)- Feedback left by buyer.Past 6 monthsVerified purchaseI did not experience any problem with this seller. However, the book jacket was in poor condition (which was clearly shown in the photos), so it would have been nice if the price had been adjusted accordingly. An overall positive experience, as I am thoroughly enjoying the book. The shipping cost was outstanding! Thank you.The Handbell Choir Manual Book By Doris Watson 1959 First Edition Illustrated (#305264472051)
- o***f (4412)- Feedback left by buyer.Past 6 monthsVerified purchasePerfect Transaction. Book is exactly as shown and described. Seller always took great care in packaging my book. Shipping was very fast. This seller is one of the best on Ebay. I will continue to make future purchases from this seller.WHAT OF THE MORMONS? Gordon B. Hinckley / HB, 1954, Revised 5th Ed (#305290142857)