A rare signed copy of the 1st edition (2004) of 'Beyond the Notes – Journeys with Chamber Music' by Susan Tomes, founder member and pianist of Domus and the Florestan Trio. Written in two parts: Part One is a series of diaries describing the ups and downs of travels and performances, some using a portable concert hall; Part Two is a collection of essays about many aspects of professional music-making, including the particular challenges of being a concert pianist. Foreword by Alan Rusbridger (former Editor of The Guardian), saying that the book 'describes the life of the dedicated professional musician more vividly and honestly than any other work I've read'.