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

ISBN 10: 0193360632 ISBN 13: 9780193360631

Publisher: Oxford University Press, 2008

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 in music. Includes CD with many of Sir David's famous recordings.

About the Author:

Sir David Valentine Willcocks CBE MC (born 30 December 1919) is a renowned British choral conductor, organist, and composer.

Review:

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 * 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 *