Martin Engstroem? Simply one of the most influential names in today's musical world.

Founder of the legendary Verbier Festival in Switzerland, concert producer, agent, friend, or mentor to some of the greatest classical artists of our time - from Barbara Hendricks to Martha Argerich, from Leonard Bernstein to Carlos Kleiber, from Yuja Wang to Daniil Trifonov, and many others - he opens up here for the first time. In these conversations with Bertrand Dermoncourt, Martin Engstroem reflects, with masterful storytelling and vivid anecdotes, on the great icons he has encountered. But that's not all. Through the story of his life - marked by crises and successes, full of twists and turns - he reveals the inner workings of the music world, sharing along the way some of its secrets and a few personal recipes for success. An enlightening read for all music lovers and culture enthusiasts.