A Life in Music by William Owen

A Life in Music by William Owen

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Told in a series of interviews with Sir David Willcocks and rounded out with reflections from a role-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 in music.

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A Life in Music by William Owen

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.
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, même pour ceux qui n'ont qu'une petite pratique de la langue anglaise . . . L'humour do son récit et de ceux de ses parents et amis rend passionnante la lecture de ce témoignange. * Caecilia, January 2009 *
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ISBN 13 9780193360631
ISBN 10 0193360632
Title A Life in Music
Author William Owen
Condition Unavailable
Binding Type Multiple-component retail product
Publisher Oxford University Press
Year published 2008-08-28
Number of pages 304
Cover note Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.