Absolutely on Music Conversations
Absolutely on Music Conversations by Haruki Murakami, published by National Geographic Books on October 3, 2017, offers a unique exploration of music through intimate dialogues between the acclaimed author and Seiji Ozawa, the former conductor of the Boston Symphony Orchestra. This edition, translated into English, spans 320 pages and delves into their shared passion for music, covering a wide range of topics from classical composers like Brahms and Beethoven to the intricacies of conducting and performance.
Readers will find a rich tapestry of discussions that reflect on the nature of music and writing, as Murakami and Ozawa dissect recordings and share insights from their experiences. The book includes reflections on various musical genres, the art of conducting, and personal anecdotes from Ozawa’s career. Through their conversations, the text provides a thoughtful examination of music’s impact on life and creativity, making it a significant addition to the literature on music and personal memoirs.
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A deeply personal, intimate conversation about music and writing between the internationally acclaimed, best-selling author and the former conductor of the Boston Symphony Orchestra.
In Absolutely on Music, internationally Haruki Murakami sits down with his friend Seiji Ozawa, the revered former conductor of the Boston Symphony Orchestra, for a series of conversations on their shared passion: music. Over the course of two years, Murakami and Ozawa discuss everything from Brahms to Beethoven, from Leonard Bernstein to Glenn Gould, from Bartók to Mahler, and from pop-up orchestras to opera. They listen to and dissect recordings of some of their favorite performances, and Murakami questions Ozawa about his career conducting orchestras around the world.
Culminating in Murakami’s ten-day visit to the banks of Lake Geneva to observe Ozawa’s retreat for young musicians, the book is interspersed with ruminations on record collecting, jazz clubs, orchestra halls, film scores, and much more. A deep reflection on the essential nature of both music and writing, Absolutely on Music is an unprecedented glimpse into the minds of two maestros.
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