Julian Lloyd Webber at Petworth Literary Festival

Julian Lloyd Webber Bows and Arrows: In conversation with Stewart Collins

 

The younger brother of the great Andrew Lloyd Webber may seem to be the mild-mannered sibling of the pair, but cellist Julian hasn’t held back in his recently published memoir. In Bows and Arrows, the globally renowned classical musician lifts the lid on a profession often shrouded in mystery, revealing a cut-throat world of agents, promoters, record companies, violin dealers and substance abuse; in other words, laying bare the classical music industry as never before.

From vivid descriptions of his childhood in one of the world’s most famous musical dynasties to unfiltered stories from his incredible career - including collaborations with such stars as Yehudi Menuhin, Joaquin Rodrigo, Elton John… and his illustrious brother.

‘Bows and Arrows bristles with tales of drunken conductors, irascible composers and what it takes to champion serious music in a world that isn’t always interested.’ Private Eye