'A beautifully poised series of dialogues about literature, music and politics, and they're a testimony to the enormous gifts and courage of both men'

Tom Paulin, Guardian

'Without question, the most original book of the year. A marvellous eavesdrop on the discourse of exchange between two great intellects'

Nadine Gordimer, TLS

'A fascinating exchange of ideas on music, politics and literature'

Classic FM Magazine

'An extraordinary meeting of minds in troubled times'

Financial Times