Thomas, Jacqueline
Jacksons, Monk & Rowe and the Brodsky Quartet - the formative years
- ISBN 13:
- 9781803133096
- author:
- Thomas, Jacqueline
- format:
- Paperback / softback
- publisher:
- MATADOR
- language:
- English
- Pages:
- 328
- Dimensions:
- 21.6 x 13.8 centimetres (0.43 kg
- Genre:
- Biography, Personal Memoirs, ,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 4 working days
Description
Formative years of a musical quartet that would go on to achieve international acclaim. In this memoir, Jacqueline Thomas recounts the early days of Jacksons, Monk & Rowe and the Brodsky Quartet, from their humble beginnings in Middlesbrough to the formation of a string quartet that has endured for over half a century.
Thomas's story is one of passion, fervour and determination, as she shares her own teenage diaries and insights into the music scene of the 1970s. She also grapples with the challenges faced by women in the music world at that time, adding depth to this unique account of a remarkable musical journey.
With its quirky title inspired by Thomas's childhood nickname, this memoir offers a fascinating glimpse into the early years of one of the UK's most celebrated string quartets. a worthwhile read for anyone interested in classical music and the stories behind its greatest ensembles.
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