Conversations with Vladimir Spivakov

Vladimir Spivakov, an outstanding violinist and conductor, won many awards. One of the most charismatic personalities in the world of contemporary music. His talent was admired by the great David Oistrakh, Leonard Bernstein, Yehudi Menuhin. The Creator of the chamber orchestra “Moscow Virtuosi”, the founder, artistic Director and chief conductor of the National Philharmonic orchestra of Russia.
Solomon Volkov is a writer, author of books-conversations with Joseph Brodsky, Dmitry Shostakovich, George Balanchine, and books * research on the history of Russian culture from the Romanov dynasty to the present day. "I know Spivakov fifty-five years, and we had Frank conversations is not one hundred hours. But he still is to me the mystery man. It is complete and purposeful, he's clever and erudite, boxer, painter and philosopher. Steadfast, loyal friend. Easy to talk to. He can be quiet. He often doubts herself. Looking for answers to difficult questions, which asked itself. Wrong. Suffering then... And tries not to repeat their mistakes. This book is an attempt to look into the soul of Vladimir Spivakov deeper. To clarify for themselves and others the roots of his phenomenal success and the reasons for its unique position in contemporary art. (Solomon Volkov)