Letters of Note: Music

Letters of Note: MusicFrom Beethoven and Verdi to Prince and Madonna, tune in to the evocative expressions of treasured composers, musicians, singers, and writers in this enchanting volume from the compiler of the bestselling Letters of Note collections Verdi writes to his publisher about a man who hated Aida and wanted his money back. Keith Richards tells his aunt about bumping into a former schoolmate named Mick Jagger, who also loves Chuck Berry. Madonna details her

From Beethoven and Verdi to Prince and Madonna, tune in to the evocative expressions of treasured composers, musicians, singers, and writers in this enchanting volume from the compiler of the bestselling Letters of Note collections

Verdi writes to his publisher about a man who hated Aida and wanted his money back. Keith Richards tells his aunt about bumping into a former schoolmate named Mick Jagger, who also loves Chuck Berry. Madonna details her early struggles in Paris and New York City. Prince muses on the nature of songwriting. Eminem expresses his admiration of Tupac to the late rapper's mother. Riffing on their passions and surroundings, the artists and entertainers in this volume candidly reveal the sources of their inspiration, what music means to them, why they create it, and so much more. This rich and engaging collection of 30 letters celebrates the resonance that music, in its many forms and variations, brings to our lives.

Binding Type: Paperback
Publisher: Penguin Books
Published: 10/06/2020
ISBN: 9780143134657
Pages: 144
Weight: 0.30lbs
Size: 6.90h x 5.20w x 0.60d