Charles Louis Hanon's (1819-1900) The Virtuoso Pianist is one of the classic methods for developing advanced piano technique. 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.