Q. Tell us about Alan Hovhaness: Unveiling One of the Great Composers of the 20th Century from your point of view. The content of the book was written by my mother Hinako Fujuhara Hovhaness. Originally it was intended as a documentary to give an insight into the life and personality of Alan Hovhaness, the composer (my mother’s husband). However, the writing … Read more
A Memoir That Sings Beyond the Score This year marks a profound and long-awaited moment for admirers of 20th-century music. Alan Hovhaness: Unveiling One of the Great Composers of the 20th Century, the intimate memoir written by his wife, Hinako Fujihara Hovhaness, has been posthumously released. Part remembrance, part quiet revelation, the book brings forth a … Read more
https://youtu.be/C6EcEdbGuFk When Bill Holst’s mother passed away in 2022, she left behind more than memories, she left a poetic archive of love, loss, and legacy. In their co-written memoir, Alan Hovhaness: Unveiling One of the Great Composers of the 20th Century, Bill steps into the role of curator and storyteller, bringing to life the world … Read more