Myra Hess – National Treasure

This new biography, the first for nearly 50 years, is meticulously researched and richly illustrated: Jessica Duchen brings to her task not just the biographer’s curious eye but a music critic’s ear and discernment.
Bernard Hughes – theartsdesk.com.

An engrossing read bringing fresh perspectives on a remarkable musician and on the 20th century cultural backdrop from which she emerged.
Fiona Maddocks – Author and Music Critic

Guitar

In this guide to the guitar, you will find all the knowledge and information a guitarist may need, masterfully written in great detail by the authors, offering a wide range of musical tastes and expert technical knowledge.
David Russell

This book is what we’ve all been waiting for. A must for all serious guitar people… Jonathan Leathwood and Richard Wright have written something very special.
Steve Goss

For People Who Publish

Kahn & Averill publishes books on all aspects of classical music – technique, performance, interpretation and biographies including the highly acclaimed Yehudi Menuhin Music Guides. Many of these titles are essential reading for both the interested amateur as well as those involved at the highest level in all aspects of classical music. We are pleased to consider ideas and synopses for music titles that will fit our publishing profile but are unable to receive manuscript submissions.