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 "... a sensitive artist and a virtuoso of top rank ... he demonstrated a perfect balance between the sound and the expression of the music ... definitely a pianist of great distinction."
Franz Schubert: Sonata No. 20 in A Major, D. 959
Experience the timeless beauty and emotional depth of Franz Schubert's Sonata No. 20 in A Major, D. 959, as performed by the world-renowned Australian pianist, Ronald Farren-Price. With his flawless technique and deep understanding of the piece, Farren-Price delivers a performance that is both intimate and powerful, capturing the essence of Schubert's masterful composition.
Johannes Brahms: Sonata No. 3 in F minor, Op. 5
Prepare to be swept away by the soulful and powerful performance of the Johannes Brahms' Sonata No. 3 in F minor, Op. 5, as played by the incomparable Ronald Farren-Price. Farren-Price's mastery of the piano is evident in his interpretation of this masterpiece, showcasing the intricacies of Brahms' composition.
