How today's leading violinists practice and work with other musicians, their performance secrets and anxieties, what moves and inspires them - all this and more comes to life in this series of revealing one-on-one conversations.

• A collection of in-depth interviews

• Discussion of today's leading violinists in making music

• A rare glimpse into the fascinating life of classical violin soloists

• Professionals and dedicated amateurs share their passion for music

Explore the world of classical music with A Cellist’s Life by Colin Hampton. This memoir shares witty, candid stories about musical legends and the evolution of chamber music, from a pioneering cellist and teacher.

Key Features:

• Memoir by Colin Hampton

• Stories of great musicians

• A unique look at 20th-century music

Your guide to a bygone world of classical music and musicians.

Colin Hampton:

• Wise teacher

• musical iconoclast

• Nonpareil cellist of the illustrious Griller Quartet

• Helped redefine contemporary chamber music standards

• Founded one of America's first cello clubs 

• Inspired generations of students

This book will help you face the audience without fear, enjoy the moment and succeed.

This book shows you how to:

• Channel adrenaline into energy.

• Excel in auditions, exams, and concerts.

• Cure shakes, jitters, butterflies, and brain fog.

• Survive mistakes and hazards on stage.

• Enjoy a confident performance.

Explore 1,000 years of Western music with the New Penguin Dictionary of Music by Paul Griffiths. This A–Z reference features composers, theory, history, and jargon, written with expertise and insight by an award-winning critic.

Key Features:

• Authoritative A–Z music reference reference book for all music lovers

• Written by Paul Griffiths, acclaimed critic and blending scholarship with personal insight and opinion

• A pleasurable read

• Explores in detail the lives and achievements of a huge range of composers

• Examines such key topics as music history, performers, theory, and jargon.

From the intrepid Bion Tsang to the dynamic Kenneth Slowik and the charming Yo-Yo Ma, these artists and many others discuss their professional and personal lives.

• A collection of interviews with this century's most gifted cellists

• Musicians reveal the facets and textures of their professional and personal lives.

• A discussion on what it's like to be a soloist, member of an ensemble, composer, mentor, musical activist, and recording artist.

A useful exercise book for theory students to practice in or for composition.

• Made from 100% recycled paper

• 24 double-sided pages

• 48 pages of useable manuscript

• Each page includes 12 standard-sized staves

In Why Beethoven Threw the Stew, renowned cellist Steven Isserlis sets out to pass on to children a wonderful gift given to him by his cello teacher - the chance to people his world with the great composers by getting to know them as friends.

• An attractive and accessible read for children

• Catch the imagination of children encountering classical music for the first time

• Packed with facts, dates, and anecdotes

• Lively black-and-white line illustrations

Addresses the elements of:

• Sound production

• Bowing technique

• Terminology

• Musical interpretation

All with integrated teaching suggestions.

Appropriate for school ensembles through college method classes.