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The Piano Shop on the Left Bank: Discovering a Forgotten Passion in a Paris Atelier

Description

Walking his two young children to school every morning, Thad Carhart passes an unassuming little storefront in his Paris neighborhood. Intrigued by its simple sign—Desforges Pianos—he enters, only to have his way barred by the shop’s imperious owner. Unable to stifle his curiosity, he finally lands the proper introduction, and a world previously hidden is brought into view. Luc, the atelier’s master, proves an indispensable guide to the history and art of the piano. Intertwined with the story of a musical friendship are reflections on how pianos work, their glorious history, and stories of the people who care for them, from amateur pianists to the craftsmen who make the mechanism sing. The Piano Shop on the Left Bank is at once a beguiling portrait of a Paris not found on any map and a tender account of the awakening of a lost childhood passion.

Reviews

Rating: 5 / 5
Date: 2010-07-14
Summary: "Review of The Piano Shop on the Left Bank"

"You can never have too many dream pianos." - Luc, Desforges Pianos

A book that was recently recommended to me, and which I loved, spurred me to further investigate more books similar to it. That book was A Romance on Three Legs: Glenn Gould's Obsessive Quest for the Perfect Piano. When I stumbled across The Piano Shop on the Left Bank I felt a little thrill and knew I was in for another treat, and I wasn't disappointed.

While A Romance was a book more focused around one particular piano and the lives that it touched, The Piano Shop deals more with the technical aspects of repairing, restoring and re-awakening a love of music in Thad Carhart, the author of this memoir. Parts of the book read like a novel, a story about a man finding again his love and pleasure in creating music - and other parts of the book read like a technical manual, detailing the various processes of repairing and restoring pianos (something I was already somewhat familiar with, my own father being a piano technician for many years). There's history - stories of famous composers, performers and piano builders, there's opinions, some of which I share and some of which were new to me. And most of all, through it all, it's easy to feel the love that the author has for music and for beautiful instruments in the way he thoroughly and thoughtfully weaves together the story.

Recently, while in Chicago I experienced an old bookstore. I walked in, smelled the musty smell of books that have seen more than I ever will in my lifetime. I chatted with the owner who sized me up with just a few questions and was able to match me with a book that was perfect for me. Much like the wand-maker in Harry Potter (for those of you who are still searching to understand what I'm talking about), Luc finds and matches up individuals to the perfect piano for them.

By the time I finished this book I found myself wishing I lived in Paris, just so that I could stop by Desforges and look for myself. I felt an aching to experience, once again, the feel of a perfect action and the sound of a well-tuned instrument. Maybe someday I'll get to go there, it's definitely something that's made its way onto my bucket list.

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Rating: 4 / 5
Date: 2010-04-16
Summary: "Fascinating Read"

Thad Carhart draws you into his little neighborhood in Paris. I learned so much about pianos through Carhart's friendship with Luc the atelier's master! It was fascinating to read and learn about the history of the pianos at the piano shop and the people who care for them. The book definately inspires you to want to learn more about pianos. After reading this book I look at pianos and wonder where they have been and what is their history.

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Rating: 5 / 5
Date: 2010-03-14
Summary: "Enchanting memoirs of everyday Paris"

A wonderfully written memoir of a simple yet beautiful way of life that has not changed in decades amist a little street in Paris. A short but satisfying read for a wide range of audiences that takes you through a very typical, quiant neighborhood in Paris and a special shop where friends are made slowly and carefully but permenently if you make the grade. The author is skilled at creating the textures, sounds, smells and pulse (very slow at times in such shops) of things in Paris. The story unfolds to reveal how some are truly gems that are given a new home to truly appreciative owners. A marvelous story where you can truly feel the pulse of this fascinating and unusual world of pianos, their craftsman and the musicians like the American-in-Paris author who revel in stepping back into history to continue it with these old pianos.

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Rating: 5 / 5
Date: 2010-03-06
Summary: "A Most Lovely, Entertaining, Read...thank you, Thaddeus Carhart!"

A short time ago, I needed some diagnostic work done at my local hospital. The doctor involved and I had a very wonderful conversation regarding classical music, recordings, performers, etc., and what came out of this talk was his recommendation of several books that he thought I would enjoy. Well, one of these books was this one, and I must say that "my new musical friend" that I spoke with during these procedures, was spot on in all of his suggestions, but particularly this truly lovely story.

We are taken into a very private world of a small, nearly invisible wonderland of used pianos, waiting to be re-built, restored, and recycled back out into the world of those who love the instrument for what it is, what it does, and history of individual instruments, etc., and how lives of individuals are changed through this process.

I would be remiss if I did not say that this small book is truly one of the very finest volumes that I have ever had the pleasure to read (in this case a paperback edition....but I am currently seeking an original first edition hardback for my library). This is one truly touching, enlightening, and entertaining view of the Paris neighborhood that Mr. Carhart lives in, and photographic clips from his childhood, his private life, interaction with many others, and, of course, his learning about, getting to know, and "histories" of the many instruments he comes to see in this shop. Woven in also are interpersonal stories of many interesting and wonderful characters...people one would truly love to know in one's own life, etc.

I cannot recommend this book too highly....it is one of a very few truly truly wonderful pieces of writing and story telling that I have come across in many years....do yourself a truly wonderful favor, and get a copy of this book and nourish your inner soul with this marvelous story.

Personally, I wish I had the financial resources and the connections necessary to get this book made into a movie...what a wonderful story to bring to the cinematic screen for the enjoyment of all, not just the music lovers who would simply be blown away with it, but everyone interested in good storytelling, character development, and, of course, historical documentation....especially seen through the very special vision of Thad Carhart.

Who knows, perhaps someone with this ability might read this review and take my suggestion seriously and create a film that would certainly be a great credit to the film industry (if, of course, they follow the book and do not "re-write" as often happens...this book is a perfect jewel as it sits, and it would be a shame to change any part of it).

I would love to share comments with others (below) on this wonderful book....please feel free to leave them here for myself and others to enjoy!

~operabruin

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Rating: 4 / 5
Date: 2010-01-04
Summary: "Learn something new"

I came across this book after playing the piano for almost 2 decades. I studied piano at a "Academia da Musica" where all the pianos are as old as my grandmother. I hated them. And of course, none of my contemporaries and professors around me like them. We all love the modern Steinway and Yamaha. It's a joy to play on them --- and that's our standard how we view the piano.

As my teacher would often say, "Pianos are unlike the violins. The more you play on them, the older and cheaper they will be."

This book guides me to the colourful world about vintage pianos and learning how to appreciate the old and sweet sounds they give. And of course, recalling my childhood memories of this romantic and mysterious town of Paris --- it's one of the most visited cities in the world. Everybody knows the Eiffel Tower and Arc de Triumph, but how often do we really enter the world of the local Parisians?

It's a good book to understand both the vintage pianos and the city from another perspective.