Above Parr: Memoir of a Child Prodigy
by Patricia Parr
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Pub Date May 29 2017 | Archive Date Jul 19 2017
Description
Above Parr is the coming of age story of a musical child prodigy. As Patsy Parr, and not yet ten years old, the author performed as a soloist with the Toronto Symphony Orchestra at Massey Hall and the New York Philharmonic in Carnegie Hall. June Callwood, of Maclean’s Magazine, dubbed her “Canada’s #1 child wonder in music.”
In the seven decades that followed, the author went on to have a brilliant and celebrated career as a soloist and chamber music artist. However, like so many child prodigies, she grew up feeling that her parents’ love depended upon her success. Above Parr is her attempt to understand that feeling, to grasp where it came from, and to celebrate the ways in which she has overcome it.
A Note From the Publisher
Advance Praise
"Above Parr tells in fascinating detail how Patricia Parr evolved from child prodigy to consummate pianist and artist, but it is also the inspiring story of the spellbinding power that music holds over all of us."
—Arnold Steinhardt, First Violinist of the Guarneri String Quartet
“Patricia Parr writes with elegance and charm about the sacrifices—and the privileges—of growing up as a child prodigy who matures into a celebrated chamber musician. With deft humour, her memoir provides rare insight into the world of musical luminaries, such as Rudolf Serkin and Pablo Casals … A beautifully written memoir.”
—Sylvia Fraser, author of My Father’s House
“…Uncluttered and unpretentious … Patricia Parr seems to be discovering herself by writing, just as we discover her by reading. She leaves us with a magnificent list of music to be listened to with a fresh ear.”
—Peggy Baker, C.M., dancer/choreographer
“Patricia Parr is a musician’s musician. How she survived the isolation of a celebrated childhood to become our premiere chamber-music pianist is a story told with unflinching honesty, amused reverence, and no little grief.”
—William Aide, C.M., pianist and retired professor
“Over the years, Patricia became my favourite chamber music pianist. I got to know her quite well—or so I had thought. But after reading her concise, insightful memoir, I realized that life as a child prodigy took more of a toll on her than I, or anyone, could have imagined.”
—Neil Crory, music producer, CBC Radio
Available Editions
| EDITION | Hardcover |
| ISBN | 9781773170008 |
| PRICE | $25.00 (USD) |
