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9780193360631

A Life in Music Conversations with Sir David Willcocks and Friends

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    9780193360631

  • ISBN10:

    0193360632

  • Format: Hardcover
  • Copyright: 2008-09-17
  • Publisher: Oxford University Press

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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

Forewordp. vii
Introductionp. ix
Selected List of Worksp. xii
CD Track Listingp. xiv
Childhood and Westminster Abbey (1919-1934)p. 1
Reflections on Childhoodp. 21
From Clifton College to King's College (1934-1940)p. 25
Reflections on Cliftonp. 45
David's War (1940-1945)p. 49
Reflections on David's Warp. 66
Return to King's College and Salisbury Cathedral (1945-1950)p. 71
Reflections on Salisburyp. 93
Worcester Cathedral and the City of Birmingham Choir (1950-1957)p. 101
Reflections on Worcesterp. 125
Director of Music, King's College (1957-1974)p. 135
Cambridge Voicesp. 158
The Bach Choir (1960-1998)p. 191
Reflections on The Bach Choirp. 209
Director, Royal College of Music (1974-1984)p. 225
Reflections on the Royal Collegep. 243
A Musical 'Retirement'p. 253
Reflections on Retirementp. 257
Acknowledgementsp. 276
General Indexp. 277
Index of Musical Worksp. 287
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