{"title":"Steven Blier","description":"\u003cp\u003eWelcome to our collection featuring works by the renowned Steven Blier, a celebrated figure in the world of music. With a career spanning several decades, Blier is not only a distinguished pianist, but also an insightful author whose written works offer a unique glimpse into the realms of music and performance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOne of the highlights of this collection is \u003cem\u003eFrom Ear to Ear\u003c\/em\u003e, an engaging exploration that intertwines personal anecdotes and professional insights, giving readers a front-row seat to his experiences and encounters within the music industry. This memoir is celebrated for its vivacious storytelling and candid reflections, making it a must-read for anyone interested in the personal journeys of artists and musicians.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWhether you're a seasoned fan of his work or new to exploring music biographies, Steven Blier's writings promise to entertain, educate, and inspire. Discover a world of musical passion and history as you delve into the captivating stories penned by this exceptional author.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"from-ear-to-ear-by-steven-blier-9781324005483","title":"From Ear to Ear","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhile other kids were enjoying the head-bashing pleasures of tackle football, a freshly bar mitzvahed Steven Blier was inhaling operas and getting his first taste of accompanying professional singers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eFrom Ear to Ear\u003c\/em\u003e recounts his picaresque and unfailingly entertaining road to a successful career as a collaborative pianist, bringing to life his partnerships with iconic performers like Renée Fleming, Susan Graham, Jessye Norman, Cecilia Bartoli, and Lorraine Hunt Lieberson, and beloved mentors, including Alvin Epstein and Martha Schlamme.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDrawing on his innovative work as a vocal coach and concert producer with his acclaimed New York Festival of Song, he takes readers deep into his artistic process.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBut Blier also tells a parallel story: his lifelong battle with a rare form of muscular dystrophy. Aided by his intense determination, as well as his wry sense of humour, Blier continues his life at the piano.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAs Adam Gopnik writes in his foreword, \u003cem\u003eFrom Ear to Ear\u003c\/em\u003e is \"genuinely heroic, a testament to the power of music.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Unknown","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46871400481004,"sku":"9781324005483","price":56.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/304c7245851d17bd780d1e6e6e2f222f.jpg?v=1759984087"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/steven-blier.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}