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The Prodigy Who Saw Into the Future – Lili Boulanger’s Piano Music

A teenage girl with forward-looking ideas, Lili Boulanger had enough determination to successfully navigate the competitive, patriarchal, and conservative music scene of Paris. Despite a constant fight against illness, she achieved great mastery as a composer, and left behind a significant catalog of works characterized by intense emotional depth, in a sophisticated, post-Romantic, Impressionist style. Now, all her scores for solo piano are available to Piano Street’s members. Read more

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lyndenc

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Anyone read this book?

on: January 29, 2013, 07:57:37 PM

I've recently taken up playing again after a fairly lengthy break. I have resurrected my collection of Michael Aaron piano course books which I rate very highly but was looking for a book to help with practice routine.

So, has anyone read this book?:

Playing the Piano for Pleasure: The Classic Guide to Improving Skills Through Practice and Discipline by Cook

If you have I would appreciate your views and any other book recommendations of a similar type.

Thanks

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benzwm02

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Re: Anyone read this book?

Reply #1 on: January 30, 2013, 01:27:54 AM

Have not but looking to!

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zillybug

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Re: Anyone read this book?

Reply #2 on: January 30, 2013, 03:26:31 AM

I have read the book and found it helpful. I purchased the paper back version on Amazon for a pretty reasonable price. It was recommended by Bruce Potterton, the director of Summerkeys when I was there last year.
Judy

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lyndenc

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Re: Anyone read this book?

Reply #3 on: January 31, 2013, 02:02:28 PM

Thanks for the replies.

I have ordered a copy from Amazon, if it is as good as some of the reviews on there indicate it will be money well spent.

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Piano Street Magazine:The Prodigy Who Saw Into the Future – Lili Boulanger’s Piano Music

Topic: Anyone read this book? (Read 1655 times)

Piano Street Magazine:How Many Hours Should You Practice the Piano? – The Lines Between Science, Method and Passion

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The Prodigy Who Saw Into the Future – Lili Boulanger’s Piano Music

Piano Street Magazine:
How Many Hours Should You Practice the Piano? – The Lines Between Science, Method and Passion