A Genius in the Family: an intimate memoir of Jacqueline du Pre by Hilary Du Pré and Piers Du Pré

From the moment Jacqueline du Pre first held a cello at the age of five, it was clear that she had an extraordinary gift. At sixteen, when she made her professional debut, she was hailed as one of the world's most talented and exciting young musicians. Tehn years later, she stopped playing virtually overnight when multiple sclerosis removed the feeling in the her hands just before a concert. It took fourteen years for the crippling disease to kill her. In this uniquely revealing biography, Jackie's brother and sister, Hilary and Piers, have written an astonishing account of the private world behind the public face. It is also a journey of rediscovery for them, as they delve back into the life they shared so closely with their sister and, with complete candour, uncover secrets and find answers to questions which have been unresolved for many years. This is a book which will go straight to the reader's heart. This 1998 Vintage Paperback is in fair condition. Owner's Name inside.

ISBN: 9780099274780 SKU: 1449969 Note: Any image shown is from a stock photo and is not the actual book.

SKU: 1449969
Location: Music