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Book SynopsisA passionate appeal from an acclaimed artist for the relevance of classical music in today's torn world.
Trade Review"A book full of philosophical and political reflections that will fascinate all those who like to think about the role of music and musical institutions in our society … A must-read for all actors in the music world and a source of enrichment and reflection for the music lover." Caroline Rodgers, Scena
"A tribute to the music teachers who trained Nagano, but [also] a precious reflection on the teaching of music, and even, more generally, on the teaching of the arts and humanities." Didier Delsart, Huffington Post
"A resounding advocacy for classical music in a world that belittles art, and an invitation to break the elitist shackles in which it has been bound." Martine Desjardins, L'actualité
"This enjoyable book is at once smart, modest and surprisingly intimate." Christophe Huss, Le Devoir
"A discreet man, Kent Nagano opens his story with great tenderness and takes you on a journey from California to France, from Germany to Montreal, and along the way provides the reader with important insights into the future of classical music." Christoph
"A very interesting read, not only for classical music lovers, but for all those who care about the arts." Marc-André Masson, RDI
