{"title":"Julian Lloyd Webber","description":"\u003cp\u003eJulian Lloyd Webber offers a deeply personal glimpse into the world of music and creativity through his writing. His works, such as \u003cem\u003eBows and Arrows\u003c\/em\u003e, blend memoir with reflections on life as a cellist, appealing to readers interested in biography and the intimate stories behind artistic achievement.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFans of musical memoirs will appreciate the honest and contemplative style that Julian Lloyd Webber brings to his narratives. His books invite readers to experience the triumphs and challenges of a life devoted to the arts, making them a compelling choice for those drawn to inspiring life stories in the realm of classical music.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"bows-and-arrows-by-julian-lloyd-webber-9781837360581","title":"Bows and Arrows","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe explosive, no-holds-barred account of the life of a globally renowned classical musician, Julian Lloyd Webber’s autobiography lifts the lid on a world previously shrouded in mystery.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFrom vivid descriptions of Julian’s childhood in one of the world’s most famous musical dynasties to unfiltered stories from his collaborations with such stars as Elton John, Yehudi Menuhin, Stéphane Grappelli, Philip Glass, and his brother, Andrew Lloyd Webber, \u003cem\u003eBows and Arrows\u003c\/em\u003e reveals a cut-throat world of agents, promoters, record companies, violin dealers and substance abuse, laying bare the classical music profession as never before.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWith refreshing honesty and humour, Julian recounts the break-up of three of his four marriages, his lifelong passion for ensuring that every child should have a chance to play a musical instrument, and his devastation at the 2014 injury that forced him to stop playing and sell his Stradivarius cello. This earth-shattering loss, however, led to a new calling, prompting Julian’s appointment as principal of a leading royal conservatoire and his re-emergence as a tireless champion of music education, working closely with politicians including Gordon Brown, Michael Gove and Boris Johnson.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eCulminating in Julian’s return to the stage for the first time in twelve years, this is a powerful story of passion, loss and a life reborn.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Hachette Aotearoa New Zealand","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67708773138668,"sku":"9781837360581","price":57.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9781837360581-bows-and-arrows-1.jpg?v=1791836181"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.pro\/collections\/julian-lloyd-webber.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}