The debut novel of singer Tui Hirv is about a young woman making her first steps in life and classical music. Emotions heat up thanks to a strange relationship with a love from her past, by balancing what is permissible and what isn’t with older male colleagues and teachers and, of course, by the music itself.
Publication data
- ISBN 978-9949-15-288-9
An excerpt from the book
We didn’t pause once. We played both cycles in the right tempo according to the dynamics prescribed by the composer. I had to remember everything that Rasmus once taught me about interpreting during our piano lessons, because the same applies exactly to vocals. A composer’s notes need the utmost attention. It’s one of the prerequisites of professionalism. When the music stopped, I held my breath for a moment.
Rasmus’ playing had carried me through my songs. I understood all of his musical aspirations. He let me shine when I had a high note, he gave me room to breathe when I had a lot of text, and he didn’t overpower me when I was singing low.
It was like dancing the tango with a great partner.
“Hedda, that was just brilliant,” said Rasmus after a long pause.
“I was just about to say the same thing!” I cheered.
(continued in the book)
