
Piano Lessons
A Memoir
Anna Goldsworthy(Author)
Black Inc. (Publisher)
Published on 1. August 2023
Book
Paperback/Softback
240 pages
978-1-76064-486-4 (ISBN)
Description
The award-winning, much-loved memoir of renowned author and musician Anna Goldsworthy about her first steps towards a life in music.
In this remarkable story, Anna Goldsworthy recalls her journey from childhood piano lessons with a local jazz muso to a successful career as a concert pianist. As she discovers passion and ambition, and confronts doubt and disappointment, she learns about much more than technique.
Piano Lessons 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.
This is a story of the getting of wisdom, tender and bittersweet.
'I loved this book. Anna Goldsworthy's memoir left me awed, inspired and humbled.' -Alice Pung
'Marvellous. Enlightenment and joy on every page' -Helen Garner
'An expertly spun narrative, told with wry, self-effacing charm, elegant economy and the genuine love of a student for her teacher' The Australian
'A brilliant memoir ... Goldsworthy is a fine writer.' Big Issue
Winner of Newcomer of the Year in the 2010 Australian Book Industry Awards
Shortlisted for the Melbourne Prize for Best Writing
Shortlisted for the Colin Roderick Award
Shortlisted in the NSW Premier's Literary Awards
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Language
English
Place of publication
Melbourne
Australia
Product notice
Paperback (UK-trade)
Dimensions
Height: 210 mm
Width: 140 mm
Thickness: 16 mm
Weight
353 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-76064-486-4 (9781760644864)
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Person
Anna Goldsworthy is the author of several books, including the novel Melting Moments and the memoirs Piano Lessons and Welcome to Your New Life. Her writing has appeared in The Monthly, The Age, The Australian, The Adelaide Review and The Best Australian Essays. She is also a concert pianist, with several recordings to her name.