Review: The Shortest History of Music (Andrew Ford)
Ford’s non-linear storytelling weaves a multicoloured web of musical history.
October 21, 2024
A Universal Language?
In his new book, The Shortest History of Music, Andrew Ford discusses why music is as intrinsic to human life as the air we breathe. We run an extract.
July 22, 2024
Andrew Ford: The long and short of it
Andrew Ford's The Shortest History of Music makes the point that music is as much about continuity as it is about change.
July 16, 2024
Books that hit the high notes
Our favourite books for music lovers to relish this summer.
November 22, 2021
Piano lessons: key players in a life of music
Do great pianists remember their first lessons? Anna Goldsworthy, Stephen Hough and others share their experiences.
July 14, 2011