" ... one of the most interesting, useful and even exciting books on the process of musical creation." --American Music Teacher " ... noteworthy contribution ... with plenty of insight into interpretation ... remarkable as an insider's account of the works in an individual perspective." --European Music Teacher "... one of the most interesting, useful and even exciting books on the process of musical creation." --Marilyn Neeley, American Music Teacher "This book is a highly worthwhile addition for every serious pianist's library and to the scholarship on Beethoven. It is lavishly illustrated with examples from the scores." --William Race, Notes "In [ this book's] blend of pianistic, analytical and aesthetic issues, the author breaks new ground, encouraging a more holistic interpretative approach." --Malcolm Miller, European Music Teacher