From Cab Driver to Carnegie Hall
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From Cab Driver to Carnegie Hall
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Narrated by:
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David Singer
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By:
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David Singer
From Cab Driver to Carnegie Hall is a true story that opens with a day as dramatic as any: performing at the White House and then returning to the gritty streets of New York City to drive a cab. He shared the stage at Carnegie Hall with legends of classical music, only to find himself weeks later scaling fences and evading guard dogs to sell welding supplies before dawn.
Through these vivid extremes, Singer's memoir captures not only the challenges of a life in music but also the resilience and determination required to keep moving forward.
His story is rooted in history — his parents' experiences during the Depression and the Holocaust — and shaped by the profound mentorship of Rudolf Jettel, Principal Clarinetist of the Vienna Philharmonic, a savior to many Jews, and David Singer's self-proclaimed "musical father." From teaching young musicians to acclaimed performances and recordings at the Marlboro Music Festival and with the Grammy Award-winning Orpheus Chamber Orchestra, Singer's journey is a powerful reminder of the transformative power of music, perseverance, and never giving up. It is a story that oscillates between the grandeur and prestige of performing in the concert halls of New York, Vienna, and Tokyo as well as the day-to-day struggle of making ends meet. From Cab Driver to Carnegie Hall is not only a chronicle of musical achievement-it is an inspiring story of resilience and triumph that will resonate with dreamers, strivers, and music lovers alike.
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