Completely revised and expanded to include new artists and recordings, as well as, for the first time, a CD of rare recordings of the piano literature, this up-to-date book contains profiles of every major pianist and his or her essential repertoire. Dubal also includes, in alphabetical order by composer, insightful commentary on the masterpieces of the literature, solo and concerto, and lists of recordings that represent the finest craftsmanship and widest diversity of interpretation of each work. The Art of the Piano, third edition, is an essential resource for piano teachers, concert-goers, and other devotees of keyboard virtuosity.