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Welcome to The Last Concert
A Memoir of a Violin Virtuoso
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DAD, CAN YOU HEAR ME? Coping without a father
A Memoir of a Violin Virtuoso
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Maynard Turow, born in 1929 in Baltimore, Maryland, had a remarkable journey that spanned over 65 years and encompassed diverse endeavors. After graduating from Baltimore City College, he served in the U.S. Marine Corps aboard the Battleship Missouri. His entrepreneurial spirit led him through three distinct business ventures.
His first venture was a successful chain of retail furniture stores, which he operated for 22 years. Following this, he founded and managed multiple Instructional 'Contact' Football Camps across the United States and Canada for 23 years. Transitioning yet again, he spent the last 20 years of his career as a dedicated Real Estate Agent, specializing in serving the senior community where he lived.
Despite his varied professional pursuits, Maynard never forgot his father, a gifted musician who passed away when Maynard was just 7 years old. Inspired by his father's legacy, Maynard fulfilled his lifelong dream of sharing his father's story. In 2022, he made his debut as an author with "THE LAST CONCERT," a poignant narrative that resonates with readers.
Building on his literary success, Maynard released his second book, "DAD, CAN YOU HEAR ME?," in 2024, further enriching his legacy. Both books are available in E-book, Paperback, and Hardback formats on Amazon, reaching a wide audience.
Maynard has been happily married to Marlyn since 1956, and their family has grown to include two children, four grandchildren, and four great grandchildren. For more information about Maynard and his works, visit www.maynardturow.com or reach out via email at maynardturow@yahoo.com.
This true story unfolds as you meet a boy aged 5, who knew what he was doing with one of the finest violins made. Going to America; getting lost; striving to enter adult musical scholarships; continuing his journey through many challenges; meeting the love of his life and at 21 with many unexpected turns has his own orchestra. This is a fantastic story.
At 32 he received an invitation to be guest soloist at the NY Symphony Orchestra at Carnegie Hall. But a dreaded disease won't leave him. Sick, feverish, and unable to stand he prepares for his crown jewel event but his wife says "he must cancel". He pleads to go on.
Will he make The Last Concert? Take a moment to read and enjoy this magically written captivating true tale and fall in love with Israel Stanley Turow.
