“The Sound of Memory is a book for the shelves, to dip into, to refresh one’s own thinking and to realise that being a performing solo artist is a complicated, thinking process.… A personal, absorbing response to the author’s practical and creative journey.” —Anne Inglis, The Strad
"Artists make the world, and in her poignant essay collection, Rebecca Fischer forges bridges and thoroughfares of belonging. With the exacting precision borne of her dedication as an accomplished musician and a narrative that beautifully coalesces around music as an act of human connection, Fischer shows us just how powerful the artist’s role can be in a world that cries out for our tending and our mending." —Vijay Gupta, violinist, MacArthur Fellow, and founder of Street Symphony
"In The Sound of Memory, I see a woman courageously tackling the deep question of how to stay artistically valid while nurturing all the other needs that come with being a mother, partner, and mentor. Rebecca Fischer is one of those rare individuals whose insatiable curiosity keeps her constantly moving forward and contributing to a greater good. She is an inspiration." —Nina Lee, cellist, Brentano Quartet