How does silence speak? What is the early music revolution? And what do West African voodoo masters have to do with a harpsichord that has clocked up more miles than most cars? Aapo Häkkinen explores the power of music and fantasy to change us. Together, his texts, articles and interviews are a visionary endorsement of art's significance.

Aapo Häkkinen has been a soloist and conductor at the world's most illustrious concert halls and released numerous award- winning discs. Under his direction, the Helsinki Baroque Orchestra has become one of the finest early music ensembles on the international scene.