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I found this book incredibly compelling. It gave great insight into being a working conductor and the travel stories were mesmerizing!

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This book is a journal of stories collected over forty years of travels, guest conducting over 100 orchestras around the world and recording over 80 cd's . However, this is not just a "conductors" memoir. It is filled with all kinds of funny stories , some funny and some sad. Conducting for the 1993 Philadelphia Phillies to selling 18,000 cd's on QVC, to conducting cows for an ad, the many and varied stories enrich and entertain the behind the scenes looks.

"Travels with Stephen - The Most Famous Unknown Conductor" is a captivating

journey through a life dedicated to music. It is a memoir that offers a unique

perspective into the world of classical music. Gunzenhauser, a

conductor with a long and varied career, shares his experiences and paints a vivid

picture of the dedication, passion, and occasional eccentricity that goes into a life

in music. I really enjoyed reading this book even though I am not a musician. I

thought it was very fascinating to read how hard Gunzenhauser worked to create a

career in the music industry. Of course, he did not do it alone, and in the book he

gives thanks where it is due: to his parents, his wife and children, and the other

people in his field who helped him. The book is filled with anecdotes from

Gunzenhauser's time leading orchestras around the world, from prestigious

concert halls to more unusual settings. He shares encounters with famous

musicians and the behind-the-scenes realities of the music industry. The stories

are peppered with meeting musical legends like Ray Charles and Itzhak

Perlman. There are also some really interesting details like how musicians may

count differently from one another based on their language. Gunzenhauser's

writing style is engaging and warm. He doesn't shy away from self-deprecating

humor, making the book an engaging read. While the book is likely to resonate

most with music lovers, Gunzenhauser's genuine passion and the sheer variety of

his experiences make it enjoyable for anyone who is interested in reading about a

life well lived. One might think this book would only be enjoyable for classical

music enthusiasts but I believe Gunzenhauser's engaging writing style and tales of

travel hold wider appeal. Included in the book are many photographs of

Gunzenhauser with renowned musical greats.

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