Charles Louis Hanon's (1819-1900) The Virtuoso Pianist is one of the classic methods for developing advanced piano techniques. Used extensively by teachers since the 19th century it was credited by Sergei Rachmaninov as one of the catalysts for the flowering of so many great Russian virtuosi from the end of that century. The classic Edition Peters print of this essential work is a high-quality edition, designed with the practical needs of the performer foremost in mind. It is a crucial part of any advanced pianist's library.

The piano virtuoso

Charles Louis Hanon's (1819-1900) "The Virtuoso Pianist" is one of the classic methods for developing advanced piano techniques. It has been used extensively by teachers since the 19th century, and Sergei Rachmaninoff described it as one of the catalysts for the flourishing of so many great Russian virtuosos at the end of that century. The classic Edition Peters printing of this essential work is a high-quality edition, tailored primarily to the practical needs of the performer. It is an indispensable part of the library of every advanced pianist.