Encyclopedia of the Piano (Garland Reference Library of the Humanities)

Palmieri, Robert

ISBN 10: 0815325827 / ISBN 13: 9780815325826

Published by Routledge, 1996

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Encyclopedia of the Piano (Garland Reference Library of the Humanities)
• Publisher: Routledge
• Publication Date: 1996
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0815325827
• ISBN 13: 9780815325826
• Binding: paperback
• Condition: Very Good

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Synopsis

This impressive volume features over 600 alphabetically-arranged articles covering artisans, composers, events, companies, instrument construction, culture and history, research discoveries, and future trends.
Cmprehensive in scope, the Encyclopedia of the Piano traces the evolution of this popular instrument and includes important and factual information on the fortepiano, player piano, electronic piano, and synthesizer as well.
A visual celebration, the Encyclopedia of the Piano is sure to appeal to performers, music historians, and general readers wanting information about their own pianos, concerts, or the role of a particular composer in the development of the piano.

About the Author

Robert Palmieri, Professor of Music at Kent State University, resides in Kent, Ohio.