A Life in Music Conversations with Sir David

Told in a series of interviews with Sir David Willcocks and rounded out with reflections from a roll-call of eminent composers, musicians, and friends, this book presents a portrait of a highly gifted musician whose leadership, decency, and humanity have inspired countless singers to follow his example and live a life in music. Includes CD with many of Sir David's famous recordings.

Foreword	p. vii
Introduction	p. ix
Selected List of Works	p. xii
CD Track Listing	p. xiv
Childhood and Westminster Abbey (1919-1934)	p. 1
Reflections on Childhood	p. 21
From Clifton College to King's College (1934-1940)	p. 25
Reflections on Clifton	p. 45
David's War (1940-1945)	p. 49
Reflections on David's War	p. 66
Return to King's College and Salisbury Cathedral (1945-1950)	p. 71
Reflections on Salisbury	p. 93
Worcester Cathedral and the City of Birmingham Choir (1950-1957)	p. 101
Reflections on Worcester	p. 125
Director of Music, King's College (1957-1974)	p. 135
Cambridge Voices	p. 158
The Bach Choir (1960-1998)	p. 191
Reflections on The Bach Choir	p. 209
Director, Royal College of Music (1974-1984)	p. 225
Reflections on the Royal College	p. 243
A Musical 'Retirement'	p. 253
Reflections on Retirement	p. 257
Acknowledgements	p. 276
General Index	p. 277
Index of Musical Works	p. 287
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A Life in Music Conversations with Sir David Willcocks and Friends

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