Bobby Kok

From being a founder member of the Philharmonia Orchestra, to playing with The Beatles, cellist, writer and classic car enthusiast Bobby's life is a fascinating one. His lifelong search for beauty and 'higher awareness' in music, architecture and landscape forms a thread which runs throughout his books.

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Books

Alexander Kok (also known as Bobby) has written a number of books which are available to pre-order and purchase.

A Voice in the Dark, The Philharmonia Years- His insights into the techniques of both orchestral playing and the particular subtleties of cello-playing make this a valuable text for all cellists. He was only nineteen when he was recruited for the first rehearsal of the legendary Philharmonia Orchestra, where he suddenly found himself in the world of experienced professionals. His career brought him into contact with many of the giants of the musical world and he brings them alive with sensitivity, coupled with acute observation.
The Philhamonia Years

Not Particularly Attractive People? forthcoming title - Bobby examines his background through the eyes of his parents, whose respective forbears had by 1900 lived and worked in Africa for more than 250 years. He explains why his mother and three brothers came to live in London in September 1938, while his Father remained in South Africa.

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