Piano Lessons: A Memoir - Softcover

Goldsworthy, Anna

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1760644862 ISBN 13: 9781760644864

Publisher: Black Inc., 2023

Synopsis

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 

About this title

About the Author

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.

Edition details

• Publisher: Black Inc.
• Publication date: 2023
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1760644862
• ISBN 13: 9781760644864
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 240