“A vivid portrait of life at the top of a podium heap…[a] fascinating memoir – a must-read for all who would gain insights into what makes a dedicated and complicated man of music tick.” ~
Chicago Tribune
From a small town in the south of Italy to the pinnacle of the classical music world, Riccardo Muti has enthralled audiences across the globe as conductor of the world’s mo
“A vivid portrait of life at the top of a podium heap…[a] fascinating memoir – a must-read for all who would gain insights into what makes a dedicated and complicated man of music tick.” ~
Chicago Tribune
From a small town in the south of Italy to the pinnacle of the classical music world, Riccardo Muti has enthralled audiences across the globe as conductor of the world’s most prestigious orchestras and opera houses. Now, after fifty years on the podium, he reflects on an extraordinary career, working with the great artists of his generation. Here, for the first time, he shares the personal anecdotes and revelations of a remarkable life in music.
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Hardcover
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244 pages
Published
September 6th 2011
by Rizzoli Ex Libris
(first published January 1st 2010)
Maestro Muti has graced Chicago with his leadership for the last five years as musical director. He has brought into our lives the true belief in the power of music. Reading this book makes me realize how much demand is placed on family with this globe trotting existence. May he and his Christina live long and happy days. Hopefully in Chicago for part of the years
I only read three pages and the text just seemed stilted to me. Ricardo Muti is obviously not a writer so an established author should have have written his biography.