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The Callas Imprint

The Callas Imprint

This new biography, published to mark the centennary of Maria Callas’ birth, is extensively researched from 3395 sources spanning 80 years across 21 countries taking the readers through the singer’s on- and offstage scenes, escorting them through the confounding double life of all performers. Containing new interviews and hitherto unpublished material, new light is cast on one of the most renowned and influential opera singers of the 20th century. Signed by the author.

Gavin Bryars

Gavin Bryars

Arguably the most important British post-minimalist composer, Gavin Bryars has worked in classical music, jazz, free improvisation, minimalism, historicism, avant-garde, and experimental music. His style has evolved since his first piece, The Sinking of the Titanic (1969) and he remains a provocative yet accessible composer capable of working in a variety of different musical genres.

With a Foreword by Steve Reich, this book celebrates his 80th birthday by bringing together musicians, colleagues and collaborators who have worked with Bryars, each discussing one particular aspect of his work.

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Kahn & Averill publishes books on all aspects of classical music – technique, performance, interpretation and biographies including the highly acclaimed Yehudi Menuhin Music Guides. Many of these titles are essential reading for both the interested amateur as well as those involved at the highest level in all aspects of classical music. We are pleased to consider ideas and synopses for music titles that will fit our publishing profile but are unable to receive manuscript submissions.