Absolutely on Music

<p><b>An intimate conversation about music and creativity between the internationally bestselling writer Haruki Murakami and world-class conductor Seiji Ozawa.</b><br><br> Haruki Murakami's passion for music runs deep. Before turning his hand to writing he ran a jazz club in Tokyo and the aesthetic and emotional power of music permeates every one of his much-loved books. Now in <i>Absolutely on Music</i> Murakami fulfills a personal dream sitting down with his friend acclaimed conductor Seiji Ozawa to talk about their shared interest.<br><br> They discuss everything from Brahms to Beethoven from Leonard Bernstein to Glenn Gould from record collecting to pop-up orchestras and much more.<br><br><b>'</b><b><i>Absolutely on Music</i></b><b> is an unprecedented treasure... Talking about music is like dancing about architecture it's often said but what joy to watch these two friends dance.' <i>Guardian</i></b></p>