In the Pipeline
Memoirs of an International Concert Organist
Published on 6. July 1998
Book
Hardback
256 pages
978-0-00-627990-7 (ISBN)
Description
Carlo Curley is probably the most famous living organist. American by birth, he has made Britain his home, and keeps his awesome touring organ at St Paul's Hammersmith, where he also lives in the vicarage.
Described as the 'Pavarotti of the Organ', not least for his 6'4", 20 stone physique, Carlo was an infant prodigy. By 18 he had already been appointed organist and choirmaster at Girard College, Philadelphia.
Since the seventies his freelance career has taken him all over the world, to play most of the finest instruments. His UK schedule alone accommodates about fifty concerts a year.
His irrepressible humour permeates the entire book which is packed full with anecdotes.
Described as the 'Pavarotti of the Organ', not least for his 6'4", 20 stone physique, Carlo was an infant prodigy. By 18 he had already been appointed organist and choirmaster at Girard College, Philadelphia.
Since the seventies his freelance career has taken him all over the world, to play most of the finest instruments. His UK schedule alone accommodates about fifty concerts a year.
His irrepressible humour permeates the entire book which is packed full with anecdotes.
More details
Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Publishing group
HarperCollins Publishers
Illustrations
16 b/w plates (16pp)
Dimensions
Height: 240 mm
Width: 159 mm
Thickness: 29 mm
Weight
576 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-00-627990-7 (9780006279907)
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Person
Carlo Curley has a packed world-wide concert schedule. He has appeared twice on 'Wogan', three times with Thora Hird and has been a guest on 'Desert Island Discs'. He is a regular and popular performer on Classic FM. He has made twenty-five recordings to date.