Brian Boydell (1917 - 2000) was a leading figure in Irish musical life; he profoundly influenced the development of music and music education in Ireland. He was closely involved in the post-war period of 'rebellious ferment' in Irish cultural life and his memoir presents a vivid portrait not only of artistic life (including painting, poetry and theatre as well as music) but also of politics, religion, infrastructure, education, and society in mid-twentieth-century...