Eros at the Piano

Following the widespread popularity of The Perfect Wrong Note, William Westney takes a fresh and creative look at the human dimension of classical music-making and why it matters more than ever. Westney takes us on a remarkable journey, weaving together the philosophical concepts of Eros with the art and practice of classical musicians.

William Westney is author of The Perfect Wrong Note: Learning to Trust Your Musical Self, an international bestseller which has become a pedagogical classic. He personifies a rare combination of abilities, having achieved distinction as concert artist, author, and award-winning educator. Winner of numerous performance prizes, most notably the Geneva International Competition, he has concertized on four continents. Westney's trailblazing performance workshop "The Un-Master Class"® was profiled in a New York Times article and has been given at conservatories around the world. Westney is Distinguished Professor Emeritus at Texas Tech University.

Acknowledgements Introduction Overview Chapter 1: Tone Chapter 2: Exploring Eros Chapter 3: Logos, Eros and the Integrated Musician Chapter 4: Dissolving Boundaries Chapter 5: Luxuriant Technique Chapter 6: Practicing: The Pleasure of Process Chapter 7: Performing: Joining the Flow Chapter 8: The Teaching Connection Chapter 9: Research: The "Enjoyment Mode" Chapter 10: Love, Energy and Transformation Bibliography Index About the Author