Part memoir, ‘Becoming a Composer’ offers an intriguing glimpse into the mind and motivation of a composer and covers aspects of Wallen’s sometimes troubled childhood, and her experiences of growing up as a black composer in the UK. It includes a collection of observations, diaries following the progress of new works, and essays. Aimed at a wide audience, the book seeks to shed light on the way a composer sees and hears the world.
Becoming a composer
MusicAuthor Errollyn Wallen Published by Faber & Faber ISBN 9780571370139 EAN 9780571370139 Bic Code AVN Cover Hardback
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