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More than just programme notes — at almost 100 pages it’s a great musical reference book for any music lovers’ library.
As well as extensive notes on the music performed at this year’s festival it contains artist and composer biographies as well as musical journalism of the very highest quality, all written by renowned musicologists, journalists and commentators such as Stephen Johnson, Christopher Cooke, Andrew Stewart, Professor Ray Tallis and more — plus Festival Director Meurig Bowen.
Look inside…sample pages
Features include
- An ‘unquiet mind’ — a reflection on Schumann in this anniversary year.
- A portrait of Brett Dean, insight into composer and murderer Carlo Gesualdo, and profile of Norwegian legend Ole Bull.
- The background to Michael Zev Gordon’s new work Allelle.
- Professor Raymond Tallis on ‘music, the mind and the brain’.
The 2010 Festival book is now available by post for just £5 including post and packing. UK addresses only. Allow up to 28 days for delivery.
How to order
- Send a check payable to Cheltenham Festivals for £5 (this includes postage)
- Send to Music Festival programme book offer, Cheltenham Festivals, 109 Bath Road, Cheltenham, GL53 7LS
- Include your name and postal address on the back of your cheque
- We will post out as soon as possible, but please allow up to 28 days for delivery
We’ve tagged this post with Allelle, Andrew Stewart, book, Brett Dean, Carlo Gesualdo, Christopher Cooke, Meurig Bowen, Michael Zev Gordon, music, Ole Bull, Professor Ray Tallis, programme book, Robert Schumann, Stephen Johnson on Monday 19 July 2010.
