16 April 2018
An appointment with Beethoven – the life of Ronald Farren-Price
Ronald Farren-Price is the grand old man of the piano in Australia. This book by Ian Burk is about his life, work, career and outlook, based on his own reminiscences.
As well as pursuing an international career as a recitalist and concerto soloist for more than sixty years, he has taught piano and served as Dean of the Faculty of Music at the University of Melbourne, and as Honorary Professor of the Tianjin Conservatory of Music was a pioneer in bringing Australian performance to China and to South-East Asia.
Between these covers we have his early years in Brisbane and Melbourne; his study abroad in the United Kingdom and subsequently in New York with the legendary pianist Claudio Arrau; his international concert tours, notably those to the former USSR; his performing repertoire, and his family life.
Released at the same time as the book (early 2018) are two new Move CDs featuring Ronald Farren-Price's superb performances of Brahms and Schubert sonatas.
The book is published by Arcadia (Australian Scholarly Publishing)
Further reading
Ronald Farren-Price
Ronald Farren-Price is an Australian concert pianist of rare artistry, sensitivity and virtuosity. Clarity of expression and firmness of touch are the hallmarks of his style, which brings bold nobility to each performance.
Franz Schubert: Sonata No. 20 in A Major, D. 959
Australian pianist Ronald Farren-Price brings intimacy and power to Schubert’s late Sonata No. 20 in A major, D. 959, balancing virtuosity with a deep feeling for the work’s melodic beauty and shifting moods.
Johannes Brahms: Sonata No. 3 in F minor, Op. 5
Prepare to be swept away by the soulful and powerful performance of Sonata No. 3 in F minor, Op. 5. The mastery of the piano by Farren-Price is evident in his interpretation of this masterpiece, showcasing the intricacies of Brahms' composition.