Posts under ‘Music History’

Welcome back!The Piano Shop On The Left Bank: Discovering a Forgotten Passion in a Paris Atelier
I recently found this book in my local public library and checked it out, more from curiousity than anything.  What I found is a book that should be required reading for aspiring piano teachers and highly recommended for parents considering [...]

Welcome to this week’s post on highlights in piano history. This week we will look at a few of the major industry players of the 19th century in Europe and Asia, most of whom are still represented in the business to this day. As always, if you have questions or come across something [...]

Welcome to this week’s post on highlights in piano history. This week we will begin delving into the early years in piano history, specifically the prototypes and experiments that led up to Cristofori’s ‘piano e forte’. As always, if you have questions or come across something interesting that might add to this list, [...]