Speaking Musically: Great Artists in Conversation at the Royal Academy of Music

The Royal Academy of Music has been training and inspiring successive generations of music makers and leaders for 200 years. It has hosted forty interviews with eminent international musical figures, sixteen of which are part of 'The Principals Interview series'. These interviews offer insights into the changing professional and artistic worlds of the twentieth and early twenty-first centuries and serve as a valuable collection of exceptional life stories.

Format: Hardback
Length: 856 pages
Publication date: 20 July 2023
Publisher: Whitefox Publishing Ltd

The Royal Academy of Music is a truly remarkable institution, home to an extraordinary array of talent and visionaries. For over two centuries, it has been nurturing and inspiring successive generations of musicians and leaders from every corner of the globe. As we embark on our third century, we are filled with an unwavering confidence in our ability to shape the future of music by unearthing and nurturing talent wherever it may reside, and by attracting the exceptional teachers and mentors who ignite this potential.

Between 2009 and 2018, the Royal Academy of Music conducted forty insightful interviews with a distinguished group of international musical luminaries. Sixteen of these interviews are part of the prestigious 'The Principals Interview series,' led by the Academy's Principal, Jonathan Freeman-Attwood, while the remaining interviews were hosted by Raymond Holden. Each interview provides a profound glimpse into the evolving professional and artistic landscapes of the twentieth and early twenty-first centuries, while also serving as a treasured repository of remarkable life stories.

Sir Neville Marriner, Sir Charles Mackerras, Sir Colin Davis, Christoph von Dohnányi, Nikolaus Harnoncourt, Sir John Eliot Gardiner, Trevor Pinnock, Sir Mark Elder, Dame Jane Glover, Oliver Knussen, Semyon Bychkov, Masaaki Suzuki, Sian Edwards, Vladimir Jurowski, Edward Gardner, Dame Janet Baker, Dame Gwyneth Jones, Yvonne Minton, Dame Anne Evans, Sheila Armstrong, Ryland Davies, and Dennis ONeill are just a few of the distinguished names who have graced the Royal Academy of Music's stage. These individuals have left an indelible mark on the world of music, and their insights and experiences are invaluable treasures that continue to inspire and influence future generations of musicians and artists.

Sarah Walker, Dame Kiri Te Kanawa, Dame Felicity Lott, Dame Ann Murray, Yvonne Kenny, Paul Badura-Skoda, Leon Fleisher, György Pauk, John Williams, Steven Isserlis, Joanna MacGregor, Maxim Vengerov, James Ehnes, Christopher Raeburn, Sir Humphrey Burton, Tony Palmer, Bruno Monsaingeon, Roger Wright, Christian Thielemann are among the many distinguished musicians who have graced the Royal Academy of Music's stage. Each of these artists has made a significant contribution to the world of music, and their performances and recordings continue to be celebrated and admired worldwide.

The Royal Academy of Music's commitment to nurturing talent and shaping the future of music is unwavering. Through its exceptional programs, world-class faculty, and vibrant community, it continues to be a beacon of excellence and innovation in the field of music. As we look ahead to the next 200 years, we are excited to see how the Royal Academy of Music will continue to inspire and empower the next generation of musicians and artists, and to contribute to the rich and diverse tapestry of musical heritage that we all cherish.

Weight: 1432g
Dimension: 167 x 242 x 54 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781915635310