Have you seen the Hollywood movie Green Book? If you have, you know Donald Shirley only from his driver Tony Vallelongaʼs point of view.This book contains true stories from two men who witnessed the brilliant and complicated mind of pianist Donald Shirley: cellist Juri Taht, a long-time colleague, and the maestroʼs apprentice, double bass player Atro Mikkola.A glimpse backstage and a deep dive int...
Atro Mikkola - A Rediscovered Trio
A Rediscovered Trio
Down Memory Lane with the Green Book Cellist and an Apprentice
Atro Mikkola, Evelin Täht
Description
Have you seen the Hollywood movie Green Book? If you have, you know Donald Shirley only from his driver Tony Vallelongaʼs point of view.This book contains true stories from two men who witnessed the brilliant and complicated mind of pianist Donald Shirley: cellist Juri Taht, a long-time colleague, and the maestroʼs apprentice, double bass player Atro Mikkola.A glimpse backstage and a deep dive into the secrets behind the creation of Donald Shirley’s music.Would you like to know more about the forgotten piano virtuoso?