»Music Most Definitely«

Michael Gielen has written music history. He has worked at concert halls and opera houses all over the world and conducted some of the most renowned orchestras. Under his direction, the Frankfurt Opera became one of the most important opera houses in Europe. Music was never a »sedative« for him: he is regarded as an unbending man, a provocateur, a challenger. That is how Michael Gielen became a celebrated star conductor.

His memoirs are as direct and unrestricted as himself – memories of a successful life as a musician and the perceptive account of a man who had a decisive influence on the music history of the 20th century.