A Life in Music: Conversations with Sir David Willcocks and Friends: With Sir David Willcocks and Friends, Hardback

A Life in Music: Conversations with Sir David Willcocks and Friends: With Sir David Willcocks and Friends, Hardback

by HRH The Prince of Wales (Foreword), William Owen (Editor)

Synopsis

Told in a series of interviews with Sir David Willcocks and rounded out with reflections from a roll-call of eminent composers, musicians, and friends, this book presents a portrait of a highly gifted musician whose leadership, decency, and humanity have inspired countless singers to follow his example and live a life rich in music. Includes CD with many of Sir David's famous recordings.

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Format: Hardcover
Pages: 288
Edition: 1st
Publisher: Oxford University Press
Published: 28 Aug 2008

ISBN 10: 0193360632
ISBN 13: 9780193360631
Book Overview: 'Essential reading for anyone remotely interested in choral music.' Classical Music

Media Reviews
Sir David comes across as a hugely engaging character, and his own and other people's recollections in this book provide a lively snapshot of what already seems like another age. * Clare Stevens, Music Teacher, December 08 *
Le style vivant et la langage simple permetten une lecture facile, meme pour ceux qui n'ont qu'une petite pratique de la langue anglaise . . . L'humour do son recit et de ceux de ses parents et amis rend passionnante la lecture de ce temoignange. * Caecilia, January 2009 *