Kahn & Averill

15/10/2025

Read Helmut Deutsch's memoirs in https://www.kahnandaverill.co.uk/product/memoirs-of-an-accompanist/ with a whole chapter on Jonas Kaufmann

26/09/2025

Myra live in London!

British musical legend Dame Myra Hess will be performing live via the medium of her Duo-Art piano rolls, recorded by her in London and New York, circa 1923-28 at the Musical Museum in Brentford. An eclectic programme, introduced by James Eggleston, ranges from Scarlatti to Szymanowski via Debussy, Bach, Beethoven and Brahms.
https://www.musicalmuseum.co.uk/event/myra-hess-in-concert-162/register

21/09/2025

"Nupen turns out to be as captivating a writer as he is a film-maker. The openness and honesty that mark out his professional work can be sensed throughout this extraordinarily candid memoir." Julian Haylock – The Strad

Read his remarkable story here: https://www.kahnandaverill.co.uk/product/listening-through-the-lens/

Christopher Nupen is a leading documentarian and champion of classical music, renowned for his biographical documentaries of the likes of Daniel Barenboim, Jacqueline du Pré and Pinchas Zukerman

17/09/2025

Belinsky 100 - Salle Cortot, Paris, 15-19 October

The musical world comes together in Paris to celebrate the centenary of the birth of Valentin Berlinsky (1925–2008), the remarkable cellist, dedicated teacher and founding spirit of the legendary Borodin Quartet, which he led with passion and vision for over six decades. His daughter, the acclaimed pianist Ludmila Berlinskaya, has conceived a vibrant tribute over five days at the Salle Cortot comprising a series of concerts, masterclasses, and talks where the music itself becomes the most appropriate celebration of his legacy.

On so many levels, this is one of the most fascinating books I have ever read. - Daniel Jaffé, BBC Music Magazine

'On so many levels, this is one of the most fascinating books I have ever read.' - Daniel Jaffé, BBC Music Magazine. The Borodin Quartet was to the string quartet what Richter was to the piano, Oistrakh to the violin, Rostropovich to the cello. But the story of this Soviet ensemble - the first to c...

11/09/2025

Myra Hess Festival – The National Gallery
10 – 11 October 2025

Join Kahn & Averill for a weekend of festivities at the National Gallery celebrating the remarkable life and career of pianist Dame Myra Hess. Celebrations start on 10 October with a free lunchtime concert in words and music, led by author Jessica Duchen and the outstanding pianist, Lara Melda.
For this weekend only, signed copies of Jessica’s book will be available at a special price of £30.00 (RRP £40.00) when ordered through our website:

Throughout World War II, Dame Myra Hess, Britain’s greatest concert pianist, ran lunchtime concerts at London’s National Gallery. They became the stuff of legend, proving music’s power to support the human spirit in the darkest of times.This biography, the first in nearly five decades, follows...

17/08/2025

As well as sheet music we stock a selection of biographies about composers, and textbooks about orchestrating, arranging and composition. We also have books that are interesting but don't fit one of the above categories. Come and have a browse - see if anything takes your fancy! 🎼

23/06/2025

* * * Celebrate Gavin Bryars – 25% Off All Week! * * *

In honour of Gavin Bryars being featured as BBC Radio 3’s Composer of the Week, enjoy 25% off this important book – plus free UK shipping. This week only!

This book celebrates Gavin Bryars’ 80th birthday by bringing together musicians, colleagues and collaborators who have worked with him.

20/06/2025

Myra makes the Top 10!

Read Jessica Duchen's new highly-acclaimed biography.
'Magnificent' - The Spectator
'Best summer books of 2025' - FTWeekend

Ten Greatest Women Pianists of All Time:

Trace the evolution of women pianists from 1751 to today. Maria Szymanowska, Dame Myra Hess... Who would you add to this list?

20/06/2025

* * * COMPOSER OF THE WEEK * * *
Gavin Bryars will be talking to Kate Molleson every day next week (w/c 23 June) at 4:00pm on BBC Radio 3. Discover more about this fascinating composer here:

This book celebrates Gavin Bryars’ 80th birthday by bringing together musicians, colleagues and collaborators who have worked with him.

16/06/2025

Myra makes the FT! - Best summer books of 2025

'With obvious affection Duchen paints a rounded portrait of this much-loved and determined pianist, who instigated the famed wartime series at the National Gallery.' - Richard Fairman

Get your copy signed by the author at The Sheen Bookshop this Thursday Afternoon (19 June) or directly from: https://www.kahnandaverill.co.uk/product/myra-hess-national-treasure/

14/05/2025

Myra takes to the Underground!
(picture courtesy of SuRie)

23/04/2025

We’re pleased to announce that Paul Harvey’s classic Menuhin Guide - Saxophone is now widely available once again - a timeless and essential resource for saxophonists of all levels.

Composer and player, Paul Harvey’s book encompasses every aspect of the saxophone, including its history, the family of instruments, teaching and repertoire and is illustrated with music examples, diagrams and photographs.