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Absolutely on Music: Conversations
by Haruki Murakami
In this intimate collection of conversations, world-renowned novelist Haruki Murakami sits down with former Boston Symphony Orchestra music director Seiji Ozawa to explore the soul of classical music. Born from a series of meetings during Ozawa's period of convalescence from cancer, the two friends delve into everything from the intricacies of Beethoven and Mahler to the shared discipline of their respective crafts. The book captures a rare resonance between two masters, offering a unique glimpse into the passion and stubbornness required to sustain a lifetime of creative excellence.
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- File size
- 0.5 MB
- Published
- 11/15/2016
- ISBN
- 9780385354349
- Formats
- EPUB
In this intimate collection of conversations, world-renowned novelist Haruki Murakami sits down with former Boston Symphony Orchestra music director Seiji Ozawa to explore the soul of classical music. Born from a series of meetings during Ozawa's period of convalescence from cancer, the two friends delve into everything from the intricacies of Beethoven and Mahler to the shared discipline of their respective crafts. The book captures a rare resonance between two masters, offering a unique glimpse into the passion and stubbornness required to sustain a lifetime of creative excellence.
What you'll take away
- Discover the surprising parallels between the rhythm of writing fiction and the structure of musical performance.
- Gain insider insights into legendary musical collaborations, such as the famous 1962 Brahms performance by Glenn Gould and Leonard Bernstein.
- Learn about the rigorous mental discipline of 'score reading' and how it serves as the foundation for orchestral conducting.
- Explore the technical and emotional nuances of masterpieces by Beethoven, Brahms, and Mahler from a conductor's perspective.
- Understand the 'hungry heart' philosophy that drives world-class artists to never settle for 'good enough.'
- Witness the transformative power of music as a tool for recovery and a vital fuel for the human spirit.
