SoundscapesPaul RobertsonMainLabel: Faber & FaberDescription: In 2008 Paul Robertson the renowned violinist and leader of the Medici Quartet suffered a ruptured aorta. After dying for a lengthy period on the operating table he remained in a coma for many weeks. During this time he experienced visions which afforded him profound insights and when he awoke he found his understanding of the world fundamentally altered. This surprising and rewarding memoir offers a fascinating perspective on creative endeavour: the rigours of learning the challenges of performance and the spiritual nourishment that drives us on. It is a poignant and wise book that draws on a lifetime of experiences in both life and death.
