Soundscapes - A Musician's Journey through Life and Death

In 2008, the renowned violinist Paul Robertson suffered a ruptured aorta. After dying momentarily on the operating table, he remained in a coma for many weeks. During this time, he experienced visions which afforded him a profound insight into the relationship between music and the mind. When he awoke, he found his understanding of the world - and beyond - fundamentally altered. This surprising and rewarding memoir offers a singular perspective on creative endeavour: the rigours of learning, the challenges of performance and the spiritual nourishment that drives us on. It is a poignant and wise book that draws on a lifetime's experiences, in both life and death.

Product details

• Authors: Paul Robertson
• Publisher: Faber & Faber
• Languages: English
• Product format: Hardback
• Released: 31.10.2016
• EAN: 9780571331888
• ISBN: 978-0-571-33188-8
• No. of pages: 288
• Dimensions: 145 mm x 225 mm x 30 mm
• Subjects: Non-fiction book > Politics, society, business > Biographies, autobiographies; MUSIC / Genres & Styles / Classical, 20th Century & Contemporary Classical Music