Music Is My Faith: An Autobiography (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781164497264)

""Music Is My Faith: An Autobiography"" is a memoir written by David Mannes, a renowned American violinist, conductor, and educator. The book chronicles Mannes' life from his early years as a child prodigy, to his experiences as a performer in some of the world's most prestigious orchestras, to his founding of the Mannes School of Music in New York City.Throughout the book, Mannes shares his deep love and passion for music, which he describes as his ""faith."" He reflects on the challenges he faced as a young musician, including the pressure to succeed and the sacrifices he had to make in order to pursue his dreams. He also discusses the important role that music played in his personal life, including his relationships with family and friends.In addition to his personal experiences, Mannes provides insights into the world of classical music, including the evolving role of the conductor, the challenges of performing in different countries and cultures, and the importance of music education.Overall, ""Music Is My Faith: An Autobiography"" is an inspiring and insightful memoir that offers a unique perspective on the life of a musician and the power of music to shape and transform our lives.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Author: David Mannes
ISBN-10: 116449726X
ISBN-13: 9781164497264
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 09/10/2010
Pages: 288
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 1.31lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.81d