Alfred Brendel In this definitive collection of a renowned pianist's writings—some of them never before published in English—Alfred Brendel brings the clarity and originality of expression that characterize his performances to the...

Richard Newman and Karen Kirtley Alma Rosé's tragic story, from her birth and youth in the exalted musical circles of Vienna (her father was leader of the Vienna Philharmonic, her...

Chas Newkey-Burden   A detailed biography that pays tribute to the award-winning singer whose turbulent life and untimely death have captivated the worldAn indisputable musical icon and controversial celebrity figure,...

Vikram SethA powerful love story from the author of the international bestsellerPublished September 21st 2011 by Orion Publishing Group (first published 1999)

Raffaele Quirino Reflects on Ani DiFranco's life from her childhood to the present, revealing her roles as a singer, songwriter, and businesswoman, and discusses her music style. January 1, 2000...

John Hersey A saga of a magnificent violin, Antonietta, named after a beautiful woman who was the inspiration of Antonio Stradivari's later years. As Hersey brings Mozart, Berlioz, and Stravinsky...

Tessa SouterTessa Souter shows how she did it, going from teenage mom to success as a singer. Tessa provides step-by-step strategies for pursuing a creative dream.Published January 26th 2006 by...

Cosey Fanni Tutti A SUNDAY TIMES, TELEGRAPH, ROUGH TRADE, PITCHFORK AND UNCUT MUSIC BOOK OF THE YEARArt Sex Music is the autobiography of a musician who, as a founding member of the avant-garde group Throbbing Gristle and electronic...

Deborah Levy The mesmerising new novel from the twice Booker-shortlisted author of Hot Milk and Swimming HomeIf she was my double and I was hers, was it true that she was knowing, I...

Peter Williams J. S. Bach composed some of the best-loved and most moving music in Western culture. Surviving mostly in manuscript collections, his music also exists in special and unique...

David Schulenberg Bach has remained a figure of continuous fascination and interest to scholars and readers since the original Master Musicians Bach volume's publication in 1983 - even since its...

Christoph Wolff Throughout his life, renowned and prolific composer Johann Sebastian Bach articulated his views as a composer in purely musical terms; he was notoriously reluctant to write about his...