A Life in Music Conversations with Sir David Willcocks and Friends
by Owen, WilliamFormat: Hardcover
Pub. Date: 2008-09-17
Publisher(s): Fort Wayne
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Summary
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.
Table of Contents
| Foreword | p. vii |
| Introduction | p. ix |
| Selected List of Works | p. xii |
| CD Track Listing | p. xiv |
| Childhood and Westminster Abbey (1919-1934) | p. 1 |
| Reflections on Childhood | p. 21 |
| From Clifton College to King's College (1934-1940) | p. 25 |
| Reflections on Clifton | p. 45 |
| David's War (1940-1945) | p. 49 |
| Reflections on David's War | p. 66 |
| Return to King's College and Salisbury Cathedral (1945-1950) | p. 71 |
| Reflections on Salisbury | p. 93 |
| Worcester Cathedral and the City of Birmingham Choir (1950-1957) | p. 101 |
| Reflections on Worcester | p. 125 |
| Director of Music, King's College (1957-1974) | p. 135 |
| Cambridge Voices | p. 158 |
| The Bach Choir (1960-1998) | p. 191 |
| Reflections on The Bach Choir | p. 209 |
| Director, Royal College of Music (1974-1984) | p. 225 |
| Reflections on the Royal College | p. 243 |
| A Musical 'Retirement' | p. 253 |
| Reflections on Retirement | p. 257 |
| Acknowledgements | p. 276 |
| General Index | p. 277 |
| Index of Musical Works | p. 287 |
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