---
product_id: 143917286
title: "The Music of Life: Bartolomeo Cristofori & the Invention of the Piano"
price: "VT8544"
currency: VUV
in_stock: true
reviews_count: 9
url: https://www.desertcart.vu/products/143917286-the-music-of-life-bartolomeo-cristofori-and-the-invention-piano
store_origin: VU
region: Vanuatu
---

# The Music of Life: Bartolomeo Cristofori & the Invention of the Piano

**Price:** VT8544
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** The Music of Life: Bartolomeo Cristofori & the Invention of the Piano
- **How much does it cost?** VT8544 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.vu](https://www.desertcart.vu/products/143917286-the-music-of-life-bartolomeo-cristofori-and-the-invention-piano)

## Best For

- Customers looking for quality international products

## Why This Product

- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Description

Award-winning biographer Elizabeth Rusch and two-time Caldecott Honor–recipient Marjorie Priceman team up to tell the inspiring story of the invention of the world’s most popular instrument: the piano. Bartolomeo Cristofori coaxes just the right sounds from the musical instruments he makes. Some of his keyboards can play piano , light and soft; others make forte notes ring out, strong and loud, but Cristofori longs to create an instrument that can be played both soft and loud. His talent has caught the attention of Prince Ferdinando de Medici, who wants his court to become the musical center of Italy. The prince brings Cristofori to the noisy city of Florence, where the goldsmiths’ tiny hammers whisper tink, tink and the blacksmiths’ big sledgehammers shout BANG, BANG! Could hammers be the key to the new instrument? At last Cristofori gets his creation just right. It is called the pianoforte, for what it can do. All around the world, people young and old can play the most intricate music of their lives, thanks to Bartolomeo Cristofori’s marvelous creation: the piano.

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| Best Sellers Rank | #316,292 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #45 in Children's Musical History #56 in Children's Musical Instruments #168 in Children's Musical Biographies (Books) |
| Customer Reviews | 4.8 out of 5 stars 113 Reviews |

## Images

![The Music of Life: Bartolomeo Cristofori & the Invention of the Piano - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71qXdxc5BQL.jpg)

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Review
*by M***Y on July 24, 2025*



### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Review
*by E***U on June 4, 2025*



### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Review
*by E***C on January 4, 2019*



---

## Why Shop on Desertcart?

- 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016
- 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories
- 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price
- 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members)
- 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection
- ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews

**Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.vu/products/143917286-the-music-of-life-bartolomeo-cristofori-and-the-invention-piano](https://www.desertcart.vu/products/143917286-the-music-of-life-bartolomeo-cristofori-and-the-invention-piano)

---

*Product available on Desertcart Vanuatu*
*Store origin: VU*
*Last updated: 2026-05-17*