Memoirs of an Accompanist

Pianist Helmut Deutsch relates his journey from unknown repetiteur to one of the most refined and sought-after accompanists of the modern era. In this book, he gives, with humour and modesty, fascinating insights into pianistic technique, repertoire, performance, interpersonal relationships, and the special qualities required for his profession.

Pe parcursul unei cariere de peste 50 de ani, pianistul Helmut Deutsch a insotit peste 100 de cantareti, printre care Ian Bostridge, Grace Bumbry, Diana Damrau, Brigitte Fassbaender, Jonas Kaufmann, Angelika Kirchschlager, Christoph Pregardien, Mauro Peter, Hermann Prey, Thomas Quasthoff, Yumiko Samejima, Peter Schreier, Irmgard Seefried si Anne Sofie von Otter. Tradus din limba germana de Richard Stokes, profesor de lieder la Academia Regala de Muzica, acest memoriu descrie, cu umor, onestitate si inteligenta, calatoria lui Helmut Deutsch de la un repetiteur necunoscut la unul dintre cei mai rafinati si cautati insotitori ai erei moderne , respectat de cantaretii de frunte ai timpului nostru, care fac muzica cu el si il venereaza ca un mare artist si un puternic partener muzical.