Robin Ray

This is a delightful compilation of short pieces by and about musicians. Robin Ray presents a selections from letters, record sleeves, diaries, biographies, newspapers and magazines. Included are anecdotes with discussion of symphonies, operas, jazz and film music. Commonplace entries about almost every conceivable aspect of music all in a slender volume that invites browsing. Rossini tells you the best time to compose an overture while Rachmaninoff instructs you on exactly how to play his Prelude in c sharp minor. The book is a compendium of entries that will delight both lovers of music and words.… (mer)