Robert Ponsonby has been at the centre of the music world both in Britain and elsewhere for some 60 years. 'Musical Heroes' is a distillation of his experiences, achievements and friendships in that world, painting a portrait of the 50 or so figures he knew best.
Robert Ponsonby has been at the centre of the music world both in Britain and elsewhere for some 60 years. 'Musical Heroes' is a distillation of his e...
This book complements Robert Ponsonby's earlier Musical Heroes, essays about some of the musicians - among them Jacqueline du Pre, Yehudi Menuhin and Mstislav Rostropovich - he knew during his career as an administrator in music and the performing arts. In and Out of Tune supplies an autobiographical context for these essays. Some reviews of Musical Heroes: "This delightful book..." (Gramophone) ..". a generous testament to the many classical music celebrities he has encountered..." (Scotsman) "Ponsonby's essays sum up a golden era of music-making" (Financial Times) ..". a lovely gallery of...
This book complements Robert Ponsonby's earlier Musical Heroes, essays about some of the musicians - among them Jacqueline du Pre, Yehudi Menuhin and ...
