A history of piano pedalling from its beginnings in the eighteenth century to its maturity in the nineteenth century.

This is the first comprehensive study of the history and technology of the early piano.

The first comprehensive technical and historical study of stringed keyboard instruments from their fourteenth-century origins to modern times.

This collection of specially commissioned essays offers an accessible introduction to the history of the piano, performance styles, and its vast repertoire. Par

A beautifully illustrated, totally engrossing celebration of the piano, and the composers and performers who have made it their own. With honed sensitivity and