The German composer, Hans Werner Henze, presents an account of his life and of the creative process and performances of his music. The book documents his engagement with socialist politics following his upbringing in Nazi Germany, his "exuberant" personal life, his friendships with Stravinsky, Walton and Visconti, his collaborations with Auden, Edward Bons and Enzensberger, and his attitude to and relations with other composers.
- ISBN10 0571178154
- ISBN13 9780571178155
- Publish Date 2 November 1998
- Publish Status Out of Print
- Out of Print 15 February 2008
- Publish Country GB
- Imprint Faber & Faber
- Format Hardcover
- Pages 464
- Language English