Fiona Maddocks

How does music reflect the key moments in our lives? How do we choose the works that inspire, delight, comfort or console? Observer classical music critic and acclaimed writer Fiona Maddocks will introduce us to her latest book, Music for Life, discussing a selection from 100 classical works spanning nine centuries. Putting each work in its cultural and musical context, she argues passionately, persuasively and at times obstinately for their inclusion, always putting the music first.