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I had the moving experience of reading Grand Obsession, by Perri Knize. Her exquisite writing style and the flowing story touched my soul. It awakened my desire for the piano, and gave me renewed interest in practicing again.
I received my music degree when I was 15, and barely kept up with my piano practicing since then. However, after reading her book, I was blown away by the huge world of amateur and professional musicians and tuners and all the wonderful techniques they use to get the right sound from their piano.
There are no words I can say to thank Perri for her riveting writing style and the education I got from this book on pianos and tuning. I am now practicing more and am performing for local music and other groups after many years of a hiatus of many decades. I also now found the perfect gift for my musician friends!
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What a delightful tribute to Perri and her wonderful book! There is something everyone can learn from "Grand Obsession". I loved it too.
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Robert.
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It is indeed a delightful book. I'm glad to see that it will now be introduced to a whole new audience.
Perri hasn't been around for awhile at PW, and I hope she will find out about the new thread and join in.
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I've been a pretty serious string player for a long time, but until I picked up Perri's book a few years ago it never occurred to me that I ought to try the piano. Without the slightest doubt, her book inspired me to start, and I'm still completely smitten by my new instrument.
Some obsessions are contagious -- and good for you!
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By the way, is her last name pronounced kin-iz-ee? I'm not sure.
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I had the moving experience of reading Grand Obsession, by Perri Knize. Her exquisite writing style and the flowing story touched my soul. It awakened my desire for the piano, and gave me renewed interest in practicing again.
I received my music degree when I was 15, and barely kept up with my piano practicing since then. However, after reading her book, I was blown away by the huge world of amateur and professional musicians and tuners and all the wonderful techniques they use to get the right sound from their piano.
There are no words I can say to thank Perri for her riveting writing style and the education I got from this book on pianos and tuning. I am now practicing more and am performing for local music and other groups after many years of a hiatus of many decades. I also now found the perfect gift for my musician friends! I enjoyed her book as well. Send her a PM. She is member here in the Forum. Her PW moniker is 'piqué'
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Yes, great book. I - well enjoyed it, but it was also a challenge.
I read the dust-cover the day I got it. There, she used almost the words I used with my Schimmel.
"... After a long and painful dalliance, she refinances her house to purchase the instrument that has transfixed her {yes, did that}. The dealer ships it to her home ... and she counts the days till it's arrival {yes, did that}. When at last she sits down to play, almost delirious with anticipation, {yes, did that} the magical sound is gone and the tone is dead and dull {yes, did that}...".
I think Perri expressed superbly the journey many of us make in acquiring the piano we love - and maybe the next one too (though, I've now finished the journey, I hope). And through her sharing her journey and heartache, she gave direction with my search.
Thanks Perri.
Alan from Queensland, Australia (and Clara - my Grotrian Concert & Allen Organ (CF-17a)).
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Unfortunately, we can't PM piqué, there seems to be a technical difficulty.
Alan from Queensland, Australia (and Clara - my Grotrian Concert & Allen Organ (CF-17a)).
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i'm so glad some of you have been inspired to re-dedicate yourselves or try out the piano because you read GRAND OBSESSION. what an honor! lipson, very nice to see you here. thank you for the excellent review you put on amazon (i'm pretty sure that was you, right?) i'm sure you'll enjoy your time at PW as much as i have, and learn a lot, too. this is the best piano forum on the 'net, imho. btw, my last name--the k is silent. like knife with a z. i've had to seriously limit my time on the internet to keep myself productive with work. if anyone wants to reach me, there's a contact form on my website that goes straight to my email in-box. www.grandobsession.comi'm not sure why the PM function isn't working. i checked and i haven't received a PM since last december. (thanks, richd, for the tipoff on this thread.)
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"Imagine it in all its primatic colorings, its counterpart in our souls - our souls that are great pianos whose strings, of honey and of steel, the divisions of the rainbow set twanging, loosing on the air great novels of adventure!" - William Carlos Williams
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Hi Perri, Forgive me. I may have misled Lipson on how to pronounce your last name. Great to see you here though. Oh, and how badly has my picture hurt book sales? www.grandobsession.com/news/la_events.html
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Well, I would say that Perri is the better looking of the two...   Rick
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so, rich, that's why my sales numbers are dropping. i will have to see about this....
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Yes, Perri, that was me that wrote the review. I'm glad I know how to pronounce your name now.
Keep us posted on any future writings.
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Super book. She does a great job bringing the
characters and environs to life.
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I loved this book! It resonated with me on so many levels.....I'm in my mid 40's and also have decided that piano is my passion. I'm from Montana originally and have lots of family still there. I'm searching for a grand piano....it's always been my dream. Some girls dreamt about their wedding, but I dreamt about my future grand piano!
Loved the book and have recommended it to lots of friends. Thanks Terri!
Shigeru Kawai SK6 (as of 10/22/12!!)
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Well Piqué and everybody else, I've been reading great comments about what seems to be a great book for some time now.
I guess that what comes next is going straight to the Amazon site and buy it.
Gosh, what a great place to come when there is some free time (PW).
Rodolfo Grunberger
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