Song and Self: A Singer’s Reflections on Music and Performance Book

In this thoughtful exploration of music and performance, acclaimed tenor Ian Bostridge reflects on a period when live music fell silent and artists were forced away from the stage. Drawing on works by Monteverdi, Schumann, Ravel and Britten, he uncovers the stories, emotions and ideas behind some of the most significant pieces in his repertoire.

• Based on his Berlin Family Lectures at the University of Chicago, Bostridge examines what happens when performers inhabit a role, and how their own identity shapes the music they bring to life.
• An insightful journey into the relationship between performer, work and audience
• Paperback book 13.5 x 0.9 x 21.6 cm / 128 pages

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