THEME and Variations: My Life's Journey - Paperback

In his memoir Theme and Variations, Michael Miropolsky, violinist and conductor, shares the story of his eventful 60 years' journey through life. From growing up in faraway Kyrgyzstan and studying music in Moscow, Miropolsky came to be an internationally acclaimed musician and Assistant Principal Second Violin of the Seattle Symphony Orchestra. He is also the conductor and music director of three regional orchestras. Theme and Variations brings us from late 20th century USSR to America. Miropolsky colorfully describes meetings with extraordinary musicians of our time, both pre- and post-emigration. In addition to observations about the nature of music, orchestral life, and the psychology of a musician, Miropolsky offers numerous comical moments from his life. More than 70 photographs accompany this picturesque story of one man's evolution. The father of three adult children, Michael Miropolsky resides in Seattle, Washington, USA.