Charles Rosen is a concert pianist and music critic. He has twice been nominated for the Grammy Award, and his landmark book, The Classical Style, won the National Book Award. He lives in New York City and Paris.
American Record Guide A gold mine of experience and wisdom.
The Economist Rosen brings all of his experience as one of the most
intellectually rigorous pianists and brilliant music historians
alive today to this wide-ranging and approachable book.
The New York Review of Books If your shelves have room for one
volume about the piano from glory to decline, Piano Notes is the
book of choice.
The New York Times A fascinating analysis of a performer's
relationship to his instrument.
American Record Guide A gold mine of experience and
wisdom.
The Economist Rosen brings all of his experience as one of
the most intellectually rigorous pianists and brilliant music
historians alive today to this wide-ranging and approachable
book.
The New York Review of Books If your shelves have room for
one volume about the piano from glory to decline, Piano
Notes is the book of choice.
The New York Times A fascinating analysis of a performer's
relationship to his instrument.
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