Synopsis
THE NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER
'A virtuosic memoir . . . elegant, frank and well-structured, that entirely resists cliche . . . readable for both diehard classical music fans and complete newcomers alike . . . A rare feat.' - The Guardian
A uniquely illuminating memoir of the making of a musician, in which renowned pianist Jeremy Denk explores what he learned...
Details
02 March 2023384 pages
9781447294795Imprint: Picador
Reviews
Denk . . . has written a book that shows what it’s like to be a pianist, but also what it’s like to be Jeremy Denk. As if that were not enough, it is also about the elements of music, and beyond that an account of the ways in which music and life mirror each other. It is a book like none other.Simon Callow, New York Review of Books
I can't stop telling everyone I know about it . . . It's one of the most beautiful books I've ever read.Los Angeles Review of Books
A treasure . . . Denk addresses quite complex issues with extraordinary clarity, illustrating musical points with (frequently very witty) similes and metaphors. He informs, reminisces and entertains in equal measure.Steven Isserlis
Wonderful . . . a lesson for the reader in how to listen with more care and wonder to what’s behind the notes we hear. It also makes a strong case for why classical music, with its beauty and ecstasy, matters more than ever.Stephen Hough
