Gerald Elias


			GERALD ELIAS
			Musician and Author

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BUZZ

There has been a bit of buzz about me lately, I am happy to report. Throughout my musical career, I have received reviews and write ups, for my solo and group performances as well as my compositions and recordings.

The publication of my novels has inspired a response from many literary critics. Devil's Trill has been reviewed by journalists and bloggers around the country. If you are interested in what others have had to say about my work, take a look.

Listen to my interview on WAMC, Northeast Public Radio.

Read reviews of Danse Macabre and Devil's Trill from the critics.

Interviews and Commentary
BLOGS

From Beth Crowley
Review of DANSE MACABRE: Murder by Type
From Mayra Calvani
Interview: Violin and Books and blog
From Rebecca Chastain
Interview: Number One Novels blog
From Ann Drinan
Blog
From Edward Pettit
Blog
From Ray Taras - Campaign for the American Reader Blog
From Marshal Zeringue
The Page 69 Test: Devil's Trill
What is Gerald Elias Reading?
Writers Read:Gerald Elias

The Critics Speak My second novel, DANSE MACABRE, was published in August 2010 and is available in bookstores and online. Read the Reviews BOOKLIST August 2010 "...thetwists and turns of his plotting will keep readers guessing. The real hook here, however, is the insider’s view of the musical world; Elias is a well-known violinist and professor of music." read more... LIBRARY JOURNAL July 2010 "Elias’s...new book is outstanding. A musical feast for mystery and music lovers." read more... KIRKUS REVIEWS June 2010 "..riveting insights into violin bowing, maestros’ mannerisms and the interpretation of musical scores." read more...
	Devil's Trill My first novel, DEVIL'S TRILL,is available in bookstores and online. Hear Elias perform Tartini's Devil's Trill Sonata

	Read the Reviews PUBLISHERS WEEKLY June 2009 "Elias, a violinist and music professor, puts a priceless violin at the center of his taut debut...This richly plotted mystery will thrill music lovers, while those not so musically inclined will find it equally enjoyable." read more... KIRKUS REVIEWS June 2009 "Combining the deductive reasoning of Sherlock Holmes with the rhetorical finesse of Don Rickles......Elias’ witty and acerbic debut, which is critical of the classical-music industry and so passionate about the music that you’ll run out to buy a recording of Beethoven’s Ninth, or even take up the violin." read more... BOOKLIST August 2009 "While the writing style is a bit florid throughout, this is a thoroughly engaging mystery. It’s packed with violin and concert lore..." read more...

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