The Piano Teacher

Author : Janice Y. K. Lee
Publisher : Penguin
Page : 288 pages
File Size : 44,7 Mb
Release : 2009-01-13
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9781440656309

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"A rare and exquisite story . . . Transports you out of time, out of place, into a world you can feel on your very skin." —Elizabeth Gilbert The New York Times bestseller Janice Y.K. Lee's latest novel, The Expatriates, is now available from Penguin In the sweeping tradition of The English Patient, Janice Y.K. Lee's debut novel is a tale of love and betrayal set in war-torn Hong Kong. In 1942, Englishman Will Truesdale falls headlong into a passionate relationship with Trudy Liang, a beautiful Eurasian socialite. But their affair is soon threatened by the invasion of the Japanese as World War II overwhelms their part of the world. Ten years later, Claire Pendleton comes to Hong Kong to work as a piano teacher and also begins a fateful affair. As the threads of this spellbinding novel intertwine, impossible choices emerge-between love and safety, courage and survival, the present, and above all, the past.

Author : Elfriede Jelinek
Publisher : Profile Books
Page : 226 pages
File Size : 47,6 Mb
Release : 2010-11-04
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9781847653062

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The Piano Teacher by Elfriede Jelinek Pdf

Erika Kohut teaches piano at the Vienna Conservatory by day. By night she trawls the city's porn shows while her mother, whom she loves and hates in equal measure, waits up for her. Into this emotional pressure-cooker bounds music student and ladies' man Walter Klemmer. With Walter as her student, Erika spirals out of control, consumed by the ecstasy of self-destruction. A haunting tale of morbid voyeurism and masochism, The Piano Teacher, first published in 1983, is Elfreide Jelinek's Masterpiece. Jelinek was awarded the Nobel Prize For Literature in 2004 for her 'musical flow of voices and counter-voices in novels and plays that, with extraordinary linguistic zeal, reveal the absurdity of society's clichs and their subjugating power. The Piano Teacher was adapted into an internationally successful film by Michael Haneke, which won three major prizes at Cannes, including the Grand Prize and Best Actress for Isabelle Huppert.

Author : Eugene Stickland
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 47,8 Mb
Release : 2015-04-27
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1320809332

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The Piano Teacher by Eugene Stickland Pdf

A reclusive and eccentric concert pianist is asked to teach piano lessons to a 7 year old girl. This and an upcoming concert he agrees to play draw him back into the real world.

Author : Brian Price,John David Rhodes
Publisher : Wayne State University Press
Page : 308 pages
File Size : 54,5 Mb
Release : 2010
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 0814334059

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On Michael Haneke by Brian Price,John David Rhodes Pdf

Michael Haneke, whose films include 'The Piano Teacher' and 'The White Ribbon', has emerged over the past 15 years as a major figure in world cinema. This collection of essays offers a criticial inquiry & close formal analysis of his work, noted for its philosophical, historical & stylistic complexity.

Author : Talonbooks, Limited
Publisher : Talonbooks
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 54,6 Mb
Release : 2022-07-12
Category : Drama
ISBN : 1772014028

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The Piano Teacher by Talonbooks, Limited Pdf

Author : Beth Gigante Klingenstein
Publisher : Hal Leonard Corporation
Page : 468 pages
File Size : 52,5 Mb
Release : 2008-09-01
Category : Music
ISBN : 9780634080838

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The Independent Piano Teacher's Studio Handbook by Beth Gigante Klingenstein Pdf

(Educational Piano Library). This handy and thorough guide is designed to help the independent piano teacher in all aspects of running his/her own studio. Whether it be business practices such as payment plans, taxes, and marketing, or teaching tips involving technique, composition, or sight reading, this all-inclusive manual has it all! Topics include: Developing and Maintaining a Professional Studio, Finances, Establishing Lessons, Studio Recitals, Tuition and Payment Plans, Composition and Improvisation, Marketing, Communications with Parents, Make-up Policies, Zoning and Business Licenses, Teaching Materials and Learning Styles, The Art of Practice, Arts Funding, and many more!

Author : Anna Goldsworthy
Publisher : ReadHowYouWant.com
Page : 286 pages
File Size : 48,8 Mb
Release : 2011-01-22
Category : Music
ISBN : 9781459609082

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Piano Lessons by Anna Goldsworthy Pdf

In this remarkable memoir, Anna Goldsworthy recalls her first steps towards a life in music, from childhood piano lessons with a local jazz muso to international success as a concert pianist. As she discovers passion and ambition, and confronts doubt and disappointment, she learns about much more than tone and technique. This is a story of the getting of wisdom, tender and bittersweet. With wit and affection, Goldsworthy captures the hopes and uncertainties of youth, the fear and exhilaration of performing, and the complex bonds between teacher and student. An unforgettable cast of characters joins her: her family; her friends and rivals; and her teacher, Mrs Sivan, who inspires and challenges her in equal measure, and who transforms what seems an impossible dream into something real and sustaining.

Author : James Rhodes
Publisher : The Experiment, LLC
Page : 75 pages
File Size : 52,5 Mb
Release : 2019-04-02
Category : Music
ISBN : 9781615195497

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How to Play the Piano by James Rhodes Pdf

Now you can master Bach’s most beautiful prelude—even if you’ve never sat down at a piano before! Do you have a piano (or keyboard) and forty-five spare minutes every day? Then spend the next six weeks with acclaimed concert pianist James Rhodes. By the end, you’ll be able to perform Bach’s Prelude No. 1 in C major—no prior musical experience required! Rhodes reveals How to Play the Piano step by step—how to read the treble and bass clefs as well as sharp and flat notes, and then how to practice—before teaching the Prelude in easy, bite-size segments. His method is free of tedious drills, and filled with inspiration: “If listening to music is soothing for the soul, then playing music is achieving enlightenment.” Before you know it, not only will you have learned how to play one of Bach’s most beloved masterpieces—you also will have unleashed your creativity, exercising your mind (and fingers) and accomplishing something you never thought possible. Bravo! Includes four instructional videos supported by select e-reader devices.

Author : Stewart Gordon
Publisher : Oxford University Press
Page : 155 pages
File Size : 50,6 Mb
Release : 1995-02-23
Category : Music
ISBN : 9780190282479

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Etudes for Piano Teachers by Stewart Gordon Pdf

Just as musical etudes focus on the development of skills and address the technical problems encountered in keyboard literature, the "etudes" in Stewart Gordon's new book also focus on ideas which prepare piano teachers for meeting the problems encountered in piano performing and teaching. This major new collection on the piano teacher's art opens with an assessment of the role of the piano teacher, and goes on to explore various types of students and the challenge each presents: the moderately talented, but ambitious, student; the late beginner; the unusually gifted. Drawing on thirty years of teaching and performing, Gordon then bring fresh ideas to bear on the often-discussed areas of inner-hearing, pulse regulation, improvisation, sight-reading, and collaborative music making. There are sections on performance procedures, memorizing, pedalling, and historical performance practices; a carefully-balanced consideration of the role of the piano student and teacher; and realistic looks at the problems facing the profession today, the dynamics of a performing career, and the stages through which musicians' careers often pass. Designed to open up new avenues of inquiry, to provoke discussion and creative thinking, and to challenge and motivate students, these essays will be vital reading for all serious piano students and teachers.

Author : Olivia Beirne
Publisher : Review
Page : 274 pages
File Size : 40,6 Mb
Release : 2018-11-22
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9781472259554

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The List That Changed My Life by Olivia Beirne Pdf

'⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ One of the best books I have read in a very long time!' '⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ 11/10 would recommend. Get a copy!!' '⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ Without a doubt the funniest book I've read!' '⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ I can't praise this book enough' Sometimes all you need is a little push . . . Georgia loves wine, reality TV and sitting on the sofa after work. She does not love heights, looking at her bank account, going on dates, or activities that involve a sports bra. And she will never, ever take a risk. That is, until her braver, bolder, big sister finds out that she won't be able to tick off the things she wanted to do before turning thirty, and turns to Georgia to help her finish her list. With the birthday just months away, Georgia suddenly has a deadline to learn to grab life with both hands. Could she be brave enough to take the leap, for her sister? And how might her own life change if she did? Olivia Beirne's bestselling The List That Changed My Life will take you on the hilarious and heart-warming journey of a lifetime, showing you what it means to really be alive . . . Perfect for fans of Sophie Kinsella, Rosie Walsh and Marian Keyes. **Olivia's new novel House Swap is available to download NOW!** --------- Praise for Olivia Beirne! 'A hilarious, heart-warming read' DAISY BUCHANAN 'I can't praise it enough, it's perfect summer reading' LUCY VINE 'Olivia is an assured writer with great comic timing' SHEILA O'FLANAGAN 'A mesmerising blend of humour and emotion' WOMAN & HOME 'A story of love, friendship and family, whose characters you will fall in love with immediately!' EMILY HOUGHTON, AUTHOR OF BEFORE I SAW YOU 'A perfect mix of humour and heart' EMMA COOPER, AUTHOR OF THE SONGS OF US 'An uplifting read that leaves you on a high' AMAZON READER REVIEW 'A proper feel-good, heart-warming, very natural and relatable story' KIM NASH (KIMTHEBOOKWORM) 'I thoroughly enjoyed this book and couldn't put it down' AMAZON READER REVIEW 'A gorgeous life-affirming read' HAYLEY'S BOOK BLOG __________________________________________

Author : Julia Cho
Publisher : Dramatists Play Service Inc
Page : 44 pages
File Size : 42,7 Mb
Release : 2008
Category : Piano teachers
ISBN : 082222285X

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THE STORY: Mrs. K is an elderly widow who lives by herself in a small suburban town. She whiles away her time reminiscing about her late husband and the children she taught long ago as a piano instructor. One day, she finds herself compelled to cal

Author : Sophie Elliot
Publisher : Chimera Publishing (GB)
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 45,8 Mb
Release : 2001
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1901388778

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The Piano Teacher by Sophie Elliot Pdf

When the pretty Lucy Cavendish, bored by her life at college, takes up music lessons with the beautiful Miss Aramita Martin she expects to work hard. What she does not bargain on is Miss Martin's strict code of discipline and anachronistic methods of punishment. Soon she is caught up in a bizarre world of punitive music making, in which seemingly every wrong note leads to a spanking, or worse.

Author : Bill Hilton
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 138 pages
File Size : 46,7 Mb
Release : 2009-11-01
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 0956220401

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How to Really Play the Piano by Bill Hilton Pdf

Author : Janice Y. K. Lee
Publisher : Penguin
Page : 338 pages
File Size : 40,6 Mb
Release : 2016-01-12
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9780698404939

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The Expatriates by Janice Y. K. Lee Pdf

The inspiration for Expats, a new series starring Nicole Kidman coming soon to Prime Video. “Devastating and heartwarming, and exquisite in every way, this is a book you’ll fall deeply in love with and never want to put down.” —Kevin Kwan, author of Crazy Rich Asians From the New York Times bestselling author of The Piano Teacher, a searing novel of marriage, motherhood, and the search for connection far from home. In the glittering city of Hong Kong, expats arrive daily for myriad reasons—to find or lose themselves in a foreign place, and to forget or remake themselves far from home. Amidst this hothouse atmosphere, a tragic incident causes three American women’s lives to collide in ways that will rewrite every assumption of their privileged world: Mercy, a young Korean American and recent Columbia graduate, once again finds herself compromised and adrift, trying to start her life anew; Hilary, a wealthy housewife, is haunted by her struggle to have a child, hoping to save her uncertain marriage; meanwhile, Margaret, once the enviable mother of three, tries to negotiate an existence that has become utterly unrecognizable after a catastrophic event. Faced with unthinkable choices, these three women form a profound connection that defies the norms of the sequestered community—finding in each other a strength borne of need, forgiveness, and ultimately hope. Atmospheric and utterly compelling, The Expatriates showcases Lee’s exceptional talent as one of our keenest observers of women’s inner lives.

Author : Sophie Mackintosh
Publisher : Anchor
Page : 304 pages
File Size : 47,6 Mb
Release : 2020-06-30
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9780385545648

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Blue Ticket by Sophie Mackintosh Pdf

*BELLETRIST'S AUGUST 2020 BOOK PICK* "[Mackintosh's] writing is clear and sharp, with piercing moments of wisdom and insight that drive toward a pitch-perfect ending...Blue Ticket adds something new to the dystopian tradition set by Orwell’s 1984 or Atwood’s The Handmaid’s Tale." --New York Times Book Review From the author of the Man Booker Prize longlisted novel The Water Cure ("ingenious and incendiary"--The New Yorker) comes another mesmerizing, refracted vision of our society: What if the life you're given is the wrong one? Calla knows how the lottery works. Everyone does. On the day of your first bleed, you report to the station to learn what kind of woman you will be. A white ticket grants you marriage and children. A blue ticket grants you a career and freedom. You are relieved of the terrible burden of choice. And once you've taken your ticket, there is no going back. But what if the life you're given is the wrong one? When Calla, a blue ticket woman, begins to question her fate, she must go on the run. But her survival will be dependent on the very qualities the lottery has taught her to question in herself and on the other women the system has pitted against her. Pregnant and desperate, Calla must contend with whether or not the lottery knows her better than she knows herself and what that might mean for her child. An urgent inquiry into free will, social expectation, and the fraught space of motherhood, Blue Ticket is electrifying in its raw evocation of desire and riveting in its undeniable familiarity.