<p><b>An intimate conversation about music and creativity, between the internationally bestselling writer Haruki Murakami and world-class conductor, Seiji Ozawa.</b><br><br> Haruki Murakami''s passion for music runs deep. Before turning his hand to writing, he ran a jazz club in Tokyo, and the aesthetic and emotional power of music permeates every one of his much-loved books. Now, in <i>Absolutely on Music,</i> Murakami fulfills a personal dream, sitting down with his friend, acclaimed conductor Seiji Ozawa, to talk about their shared interest.<br><br> They discuss everything from Brahms to Beethoven, from Leonard Bernstein to Glenn Gould, from record collecting to pop-up orchestras, and much more.<br><br><b>''</b><b><i>Absolutely on Music</i></b><b> is an unprecedented treasure... Talking about music is like dancing about architecture, it''s often said, but what joy to watch these two friends dance.'' <i>Guardian</i></b></p>