Beyond the Notes by Susan Tomes
We knew from her recordings that Susan Tomes is a superb chamber player; now we know that she's a superb writer too. Michael Church, INDEPENDENT In this widely acclaimed volume, Susan Tomes, a rare example of a leading musicianwho writes about the craft of performance, describes her experience of twenty years of rehearsal, concerts and recording.
A delight and a revelation..She writes with Schubertian intimacy, modesty and grace. -- Boyd Tonkin * INDEPENDENT *
This book reveals [Tomes'] talents as a writer, too, one with a capacity for imaginative enquiry and a gift for the telling phrase... as natural and compelling a communicator in words as she is in music. * BBC MUSIC MAGAZINE *
Professional musicians will sigh with recognition at page after page; readers...will have their eyes opened to the realities of the performer's life. I found the book absolutely enthralling. * CLASSICAL MUSIC *
For more words on music, consider a wonderful book by pianist Susan Tomes of the Florestan Trio...Just reissued in paperback, Beyond the Notes is fascinating reading for anyone interested in the life of the touring concert artist. Her words are intimate and insightful, and her gentle frankness charms as she chronicles the role of the collaborative pianist. -- Susan Isaacs Nisbett * ANN ARBOR NEWS *
This book reveals [Tomes'] talents as a writer, too, one with a capacity for imaginative enquiry and a gift for the telling phrase... as natural and compelling a communicator in words as she is in music. * BBC MUSIC MAGAZINE *
Professional musicians will sigh with recognition at page after page; readers...will have their eyes opened to the realities of the performer's life. I found the book absolutely enthralling. * CLASSICAL MUSIC *
For more words on music, consider a wonderful book by pianist Susan Tomes of the Florestan Trio...Just reissued in paperback, Beyond the Notes is fascinating reading for anyone interested in the life of the touring concert artist. Her words are intimate and insightful, and her gentle frankness charms as she chronicles the role of the collaborative pianist. -- Susan Isaacs Nisbett * ANN ARBOR NEWS *
Susan Tomes is a concert pianist and writer. Renowned both as a soloist and as the pianist of Domus and the Florestan Trio, she is the author of numerous works including Beyond the Notes, Sleeping in Temples and Speaking the Piano.
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| ISBN 13 | 9781843831600 |
| ISBN 10 | 1843831600 |
| Title | Beyond the Notes |
| Author | Susan Tomes |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Boydell & Brewer Ltd |
| Year published | 2005-07-21 |
| Number of pages | 216 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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