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Praise for "Musical Revolutions"

"Isacoff’s descriptions frequently help us see anew things we might take for granted."
The New Yorker

"Enchanting and enlightening, an inspiring chronicle of the sounds that reflect the creativity, artistry, and ‘revolutionary spirit’ of humanity."
— George Kendall, Booklist (Starred Review)


"Isacoff’s encyclopedic knowledge of music is still very much in evidence. … An excellent choice for readers who want a quick survey of Western music’s major developments."
Kirkus Reviews


"Whether readers are dedicated musicologists or casual fans, they’ll enjoy this thought-provoking dive into the history of Western music"
— Joshua Finnell, Library Journal (starred review)


"An astonishing portrayal of how music has evolved into what it is today."
— Semyon Bychkov


"This fascinating book, rich in detail and insight, takes the reader on a journey through Western music history, guided by the explosive moments which have forged and illuminated music’s developing paths."
— Stephen Hough


"An amazing achievement: a beautiful, human, entertaining and informative testament to how vital music has been and continues to be"
— Gabriela Montero


"Musical Revolutions is an inspired idea, brilliantly carried through in prose of worldly erudition."
— David Dubal

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EVENTS & NEWS 2019

Saturday, September 28, 2019
Cremona Musica, Cremona, Italy
Piano recital: "Classical Jazz Connections," featuring the Yamaha Disklavier

Sunday, September 29, 2019
Cremona Musica, Cremona, Italy
Judging a composition contest for new works that feature the Disklavier

Wednesday, October 2, 2019
Accademia Musicale Chigiana, Siena, Italy
Lecture: "When the World Stopped to Listen: Van Cliburn's Cold War Triumph and Its Aftermath"

 

EVENTS & NEWS 2018

February 25, 2018
Orchid Island Golf and Beach Club, Vero Beach, FL
Presentation: "When the World Stopped to Listen"
6 PM

February 26, 2018
The Society of the Four Arts, Palm Beach, FL
Lecture: "When the World Stopped to Listen"
6 PM

March 13, 2018
92nd Street Y, New York, NY
Lunchtime Lecture Series: "When the World Stopped to Listen"
Noon to 1 PM

March 17, 2018
2018 Music Teachers National Association Conference
Disney's Coronado Springs Resort, Lake Buena Vista, FL
Piano Pedagogy Seminar: "The Sound of Van Cliburn"

April 13, 2018
Symposium of University Research and Creative Expression (SOURCE)
New York Institute of Technology, New York, NY
Keynote Speech: Imagination in Science and Art
12 PM

May 1, 2018
Steinway Hall, New York, NY
A celebration of pianist Alicia de Larrocha
Moderator for a discussion with Maestro Andre Previn and Alicia Torra de Larrocha

May 22, 2018
BBC World Service
Radio broadcast conversation on the history of the piano

August 19, 2018
Husum Rarities of Piano Music Festival, Husum, Germany
Lecture: "When the World Stopped to Listen"
11 AM

September 28-30, 2018
Cremona Music Fair, Cremona, Italy
Presentation: "When the World Stopped to Listen"

October 1-3, 2018
Accademia Musicale Chigiana, Sienna, Italy
Lecture; Consultant for Chigiana Global Academic Programs