An Equal Music
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Narrated by:
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Alan Bates
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By:
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Vikram Seth
About this listen
Michael is a violinist from Rochdale. He plays in a trio in Vienna with Julia, a pianist, and they are much taken with each other. But the trio splits up and they go their separate ways. One day in London, from the top of a double-decker bus, Michael catches a glimpse of Julia. They eventually meet up, and she tells him that she is contentedly married and has a child. Michael persuades her to visit Vienna and Venice with him. He discovers that Julia has become deaf, though her deafness comes and goes. When Michael reads a letter from Julia to her husband, he realises that Julia is never going to give herself to him.
©2005 Vikram Seth (P)2011 Orion Publishing Group LimitedWhat listeners say about An Equal Music
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- anna
- 08-09-11
interesting story excellent listen
A well read story, abdridged seamlessly. Occasional background music added to the content of the story rather than intruded. Would definetely recommend this audible book.
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- John Eagle
- 12-08-20
Well...but
I read this many years ago. Listening now, its beautifully constructed, but Michael comes across as an immature spoilt brat which constantly grates. I think Alan Bates has god like status as an actor, but the enunciation is not always very clear and I need it turned well up to avoid missing words.
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- Amazon Customer
- 06-07-22
A chance meeting
I was given this on two tapes. Fortunately I was able to download on audible. Alan Bates was of course excellent. I would have liked more music but… maybe a little long! Well worth a credit.
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- Victoria
- 05-01-17
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Outstanding narration by Alan Bates. A quiet slow story - I'm glad it was abridged even though my choice is usually for an unabridged version of any book.
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- Mr. J. Kirwan-taylor
- 05-02-23
Brilliant
Alan Bates reads this most poignant of books do well. Music, love and the anguish of both. A treasure.
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- Amazon Customer
- 13-08-23
One of my favourite books
I read this book many years ago and loved it. As someone who loves music but can not play well it is an amazing insight into the life of a musician and what it fells like to play an instrument. Also a great depiction of what is like to be in a string quartet. The audio nook is great and beautifully narrated. Unlike the other reviewers I wish it had not been abridged!
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- Anonymous User
- 20-08-24
Beautiful love story
A wonderful insight into the power and beauty of music. An added bonus to hear the music.
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