It is a useful book for aspiring conductors or composers with a lot of good advice, pertinent information and captivating opinions from the man himself. If you are a Serebrier admirer than this book is a must. If you are not, but love classical music, it is still very valuable for the personal views and perspectives of one of its most remarkable exponents.
— MusicWeb International
This new book is a musical journey that leads through the twentieth century. What a joy to realize that JoséSerebrier is not only a formidable violinist, conductor, and composer but also a marvelous story teller. The stories are fascinating.
— Ned Rorem, composer, Pulitzer Prize winner
As long as José Serebrier flourishes, the Golden Age is still with us. An inspiration and a joyous companion to those of us who are privileged to share his friendship and generosity.
— David Mellor, former minister for culture, communications, and creative industries
José Serebrier concentrates the energy and vitality that makes him one of the best conductors of our time.As a composer, he has a most unique voice. This book recounts his amazing trajectory.
— Thomas Frost, former executive, SONY Classical, GRAMMY Award-winning producer for Vladimir Horowitz
José Serebrier is a unique phenomenon in the world of classical music. Quite apart from his brilliance as a musician, he is one of the most entertaining and compelling of raconteurs, and now at long last his stories and insights are appearing in book form. This book is a dazzling account, not only of José Serebrier himself but of classical music in the second half of the twentieth century and beyond. Indispensable, illuminating reading for anyone who loves music and great story-telling.
— Simon Callow, director & writer, author, Being Wagner
One of the most appealing parts are the instructive memories and anecdotes about colleagues or mentors. We review those who helped [Serebrier] forge his personality (Monteux, Dorati, Stokowski, Szell), but also Bernstein, Celibidache, Munch, Paray, Martinon, Leinsdorf, Maazel, Levine and a few others, including the friend foreword editor, John Corigliano.
— Crescendo International