Growing up in Portland, Oregon, Robert Mann wanted to be a forest ranger, but it was violin lessons that ultimately launched him on a remarkable journey that would span a lifetime and five continents as he pursued his passion for classical music as a violinist, composer, conductor, and teacher. In this fascinating and far-ranging memoir, he looks back at the struggles and triumphs of that journey, as well as the unique insights and experiences he's gained along the way.

A Passionate Journey is a collection of both spoken and written words in the form of essays, letters, lectures, and interviews from various times in his life. Together they offer an engrossing glimpse into a life filled with musical milestones and the mind of a musical giant.