A Life in Music

• Fascinating life story of pre-eminent 20th-century choral musician
• Includes CD with many of Sir David's famous recordings
• Absorbing anecdotes of many famous composers, performances, institutions, and musical events
• Tells the story of the genesis of the famous Carols for Choirs series
• Book weaves a central narrative with Sir David, with each chapter followed by reflections from friends and colleagues

"Sir David comes across as a hugely engaging character, and his own and other people's recollections in this book provide a lively snapshot of what already seems like another age." - Clare Stevens, Music Teacher, December 08

"Le style vivant et la langage simple permetten une lecture facile, même pour ceux qui n'ont qu'une petite pratique de la langue anglaise . . . L'humour do son récit et de ceux de ses parents et amis rend passionnante la lecture de ce témoignange." - Caecilia, January 2009

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