Soundscapes: A Musician's Journey Through Life and Death
- ISBN-10
- 0571331882
- ISBN-13
- 9780571331888
- Category
- Music and philosophy
- Language
- English
- Published
- 2016
- Author
- Paul Robertson
Description
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.
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Other editions
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- 2001
- 393 pages
- Paperback
- W W Norton & Company Incorporated
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