Description
Following the widespread popularity of The Perfect Wrong Note, William Westney takes a fresh and creative look at the human dimension of classical music-making and why it matters more than ever. Westney takes us on a remarkable journey, weaving together the philosophical concepts of Eros with the art and practice of classical musicians.
Author: William Westney
Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield Publishers
Published: 06/24/2023
Pages: 254
Binding Type: Paperback
Weight: 0.84lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.58d
ISBN13: 9781538167519
ISBN10: 1538167514
BISAC Categories:
- Music | Instruction & Study | Appreciation
- Music | Instruction & Study | Techniques
- Music | Musical Instruments | Piano & Keyboard
About the Author
William Westney is author of The Perfect Wrong Note: Learning to Trust Your Musical Self, an international bestseller which has become a pedagogical classic. He personifies a rare combination of abilities, having achieved distinction as concert artist, author, and award-winning educator. Winner of numerous performance prizes, most notably the Geneva International Competition, he has concertized on four continents. Westney's trailblazing performance workshop "The Un-Master Class"(R) was profiled in a New York Times article and has been given at conservatories around the world. Westney is Distinguished Professor Emeritus at Texas Tech University.