ISBN10: 0198161719, ISBN13: 9780198161714, [publisher: Oxford University Press, Oxford] Softcover Paperback. For more than a century the piano occupied a dominant place in music and society. Professor Ehrlich follows its fascinating history from the fortepiano of Mozart's time, through the Victorians' `household orchestra and god', to the most sophisticated modern products of the Japanese manufacturers. His protagonists include barnstorming virtuosi, fashionable ladies and aspiring clerks, the great makers and the back-street `garrett-masters', distinguished musicians, andhire-purchase touts. Originally published in 1976 by Dent, this book has now been updated and revised by the author in the light of developments of recent years. A study of the history of the piano from the fortepiano of Mozart's time, through the Victorians' 'household orchestra and god', to the most sophisticated modern products of the Japanese manufacturers. Shipping may be from our Sydney, NSW warehouse or from our UK or US warehouse, depending on stock availability.
[Truganina, VIC, Australia] [Publication Year: 1990]
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Clarendon Press 3/15/1990 12: 00: 00 AM Revised ed. Softcover PLEASE NOTE, WE DO NOT SHIP TO DENMARK. New Book. Shipped from UK in 4 to 14 days. Established seller since 2000. Please note we cannot offer an expedited shipping service from the UK.

ISBN10: 0198161719, ISBN13: 9780198161714, [publisher: Clarendon Press] Softcover
[Dallas, TX, U.S.A.] [Publication Year: 1990]

ISBN10: 0198161719, ISBN13: 9780198161714, [publisher: OUP Oxford] Softcover nach der Bestellung gedruckt Neuware - Printed after ordering - Based on exhaustive research in international archives this definitive and highly acclaimed history of the piano examines its technical and musical background, dealing at the same time with its social and economic importance-including the role designated for it by the Victorians.
[Einbeck, Germany] [Publication Year: 1990]
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ISBN10: 0198161719, ISBN13: 9780198161714, [publisher: Clarendon Press] Softcover
[DH, SE, Spain] [Publication Year: 1990]