Anna Goldsworthy was nine years old when she met Eleanora Sivan; the charismatic Russian eacute;migreacute; and world-class pianist who became her piano teacher. Piano Lessons is the story of what Mrs. Sivan brought to Annas lessons: a love of music; a respect for life; a generous spirit; and the courage to embrace a musical life.Beautifully written and strikingly honest; Piano Lessons takes the reader on a journey into the heart and meaning of music. As Anna discovers passion and ambition; confronts doubt and disappointment; and learns about much more than tone and technique; Mrs. Sivans wisdom guides her:"We are not teaching piano playing. We are teaching philosophy and life and music digested." "What is intuition? Knowledge that has come inside.""My darling; we must sit and work."Piano Lessons reminds us all how an extraordinary teacher can change a life completely. A work that will appeal to all music lovers and anyone who has ever taken a music lesson; Piano Lessons will also touch the heart of anyone who has ever loved a teacher.
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