The Blue Piano: And Other Stories

by Carol Montparker

"These autobiographical stories sparkle with vignettes of people, places and pets, but their deeper subject is that of the woman pianist in a male-dominated world. The subject is not new, but Ms. Montparker brings to it a rewarding freshness of insight." - Jerome Lowenthal Pianist; and faculty, The Juilliard School "The pianist's latest book deserves to be read by anyone who plays or wishes to play or ever wished to play the piano, and by everyone...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1574670875
• ISBN13: 9781574670875
• Release Date: February 2004
• Publisher: Amadeus
• Length: 252 Pages
• Weight: 1.25 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 6.4" x 9.2"

Customer Reviews

Poignant And Lyrical

Carol Montparker's long experience as a pianist, writer and teacher shine through these poignant, often humorous stories of a life in music. Whether dodging the unwanted attentions of a classical superstar or consulting fellow musicians on the ethics of changing Mozart's notes, she reveals with touching humanity the hurdles that an artist -- particularly a female artist -- must leap in order to survive. Her writing is warm and generous. As the editor of a piano magazine, I have been delighted to publish her musings from time to time. I recommend them to anyone who wants to have a friendly guide "backstage" and behind the scenes in the world of classical music.

Represents very real insights into the music world

The Blue Piano is the third book by musician Carol Montparker, providing thirty-one short stories covering musicianship and adventures in the music world. It's hard to easily categorize Blue Piano: the stories represent very real insights into the music world and sensibility, yet contain the passion and vivid descriptions of fiction. Suffice it to say that musicians in general and pianists in particular will relish these lyrical first-person insights.