A Life in Music

Told in a series of interviews with Sir David Willcocks and rounded out with reflections from a role-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.

CONTENTS

• Foreword: by the Prince of Wales
• Introduction: by William Owen
• Chapter 1: Childhood and Westminster Abbey (1919-1934)
• Interlude 1: Reflections on Childhood
• Chapter 2: From Clifton College to King's College (1934-1940)
• Interlude 2: Reflections on Clifton
• Chapter 3: War Years (1940-1945)
• Interlude 3: David's War
• Chapter 4: Return to King's College and Salisbury Cathedral (1945-1950)
• Interlude 4: Reflections on Salisbury
• Chapter 5: Worcester Cathedral and the City of Birmingham Choir (1950-1957)
• Interlude 5: Reflections on Worcester
• Chapter 6: Director of Music, King's College (1957-1974)
• Interlude 6: Cambridge Voices
• Chapter 7: The Bach Choir (1960-1998)
• Interlude 7: Reflections on The Bach Choir
• Chapter 8: Director, Royal College of Music (1974-1984)
• Interlude 8: Reflections on the Royal College
• Chapter 9: A Musical 'Retirement'
• Interlude 9: Reflections on Retirement