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Conducting Opera

Author : Joseph Rescigno
Publisher : University of North Texas Press
ISBN 13 : 1574418041
Total Pages : 311 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (744 download)

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Download or read book Conducting Opera written by Joseph Rescigno and published by University of North Texas Press. This book was released on 2020-06-15 with total page 311 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Conducting Opera discusses operas in the standard repertory from the perspective of a conductor with a lifetime of experience performing them. It focuses on Joseph Rescigno’s approach to preparing and performing these masterworks in order to realize what opera can uniquely achieve: a fusion of music and drama resulting in a whole that is greater than the sum of its parts. Opening with a chapter discussing his performance philosophy, Rescigno then covers Mozart’s most-performed operas, standards of the bel canto school including Rossini’s Il barbiere di Siviglia, five of Verdi’s works including La traviata, a selection of Wagner’s compositions followed by French Romantic operas such as Bizet’s Carmen, Puccini’s major works, and finally four operas by Richard Strauss. A useful appendix contains a convenient guide to the scores available online. Conducting Opera includes practical advice about propelling a story forward and bringing out the drama that the music is meant to supply, as well as how to support singers in their most difficult moments. Rescigno identifies particularly problematic passages and supplies suggestions about how to navigate them. In addition, he provides advice on staying true to the several styles under discussion.

The Cambridge Companion to Conducting

Author : José Antonio Bowen
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
ISBN 13 : 9780521527910
Total Pages : 370 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (279 download)

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Download or read book The Cambridge Companion to Conducting written by José Antonio Bowen and published by Cambridge University Press. This book was released on 2003-11-20 with total page 370 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In this wide-ranging inside view of the history and practice of conducting, analysis and advice comes directly from working conductors, including Sir Charles Mackerras on opera, Bramwell Tovey on being an Artistic Director, Martyn Brabbins on modern music, Leon Botstein on programming and Vance George on choral conducting, and from those who work closely with conductors: a leading violinist describes working as a soloist with Stokowski, Ormandy and Barbirolli, while Solti and Abbado's studio producer explains orchestral recording, and one of the world's most powerful managers tells all. The book includes advice on how to conduct different types of groups (choral, opera, symphony, early music) and provides a substantial history of conducting as a study of national traditions. It is an unusually honest book about a secretive industry and managers, artistic directors, soloists, players and conductors openly discuss their different perspectives for the first time.

A History of Orchestral Conducting

Author : Elliott W. Galkin
Publisher : Pendragon Press
ISBN 13 : 9780918728470
Total Pages : 944 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (284 download)

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Download or read book A History of Orchestral Conducting written by Elliott W. Galkin and published by Pendragon Press. This book was released on 1988 with total page 944 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Although the bibliography of literature about personalities in the conducting world is extensive, a comprehensive, scholarly study of the history of conducting has been sorely lacking. Georg Schünemann's respected study, published in 1913, was brief and restricted to the procedures of time-beating. No work has attempted to examine the role of the orchestral conductor and to document the evolution of his art from historical, technical, and aesthetic perspectives. Dr. Elliott W. Galkin, musicologist, conductor, and critic-twice winner of the Deems Taylor award for distinguished writing about music-has produced such a work in A History of Orchestral Conducting. The central historical section of the book, which examines chronologically the theories and functions of time-beating and interpretative concepts of performance, is preceded by discussions of rhythm, development of the orchestral medium, and the evolving characteristics of orchestration. Conductors of unusual pivotal influence are examined in depth, as is the increasingly complex psychology of the podium. Critical writings since the time of Monteverdi and the birth of the orchestra are surveyed and compared. Analyses of conducting as an art and craft by musicians from Berlioz to Bernstein and commentators from Mattheson, Bernard Shaw, and Thomas Mann to Jacques Barzun, are described and discussed. A fascinating collection of engravings, wood cuts, photographs and caricatures contributes to the richness of this work.

Perspectives on Conducting

Author : Róisín Blunnie
Publisher : Taylor & Francis
ISBN 13 : 1040045332
Total Pages : 248 pages
Book Rating : 4.0/5 (4 download)

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Download or read book Perspectives on Conducting written by Róisín Blunnie and published by Taylor & Francis. This book was released on 2024-06-27 with total page 248 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Rooted in research and practice, Perspectives on Conducting presents a multi-faceted exploration of the role of the modern-day conductor. Seeking to bring a more inclusive approach to understanding conducting as a career, this book expands beyond elite pathways to highlight the contributions made by conductors across different areas of musical engagement, including youth projects, community groups, and professional ensembles. Chapters by an international roster of authors address the challenges conductors face in working with a wide range of ensembles, including orchestras and choirs made up of young people, university and conservatory students, adult volunteers, and professional musicians. The contributors draw on their experience and expertise as practising conductors and scholar-practitioners to explore both the core musical responsibilities and the additional administrative and social demands placed on today’s conductors. With topics including pathways to conducting careers, the creative role of the conductor in shaping new music, conducting mixed-ability ensembles, the experiences of women and queer conductors, and more, the perspectives collected here reflect the versatility required of the contemporary conductor, giving students and emerging professionals a forward-thinking view of the conductor’s role.

Wagner on Conducting

Author : Richard Wagner
Publisher : Courier Corporation
ISBN 13 : 0486259323
Total Pages : 129 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (862 download)

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Download or read book Wagner on Conducting written by Richard Wagner and published by Courier Corporation. This book was released on 1989-01-01 with total page 129 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Wagner initiated the Romantic image of the conductor as a fiery, omniscient dictator of the podium. This work collects his eloquent essays on role of the conductor, musical interpretation, and many other topics. Originally printed in 1887, it remains an exciting and valid resource for the modern reader.

Inside Conducting

Author : Christopher Seaman
Publisher : University Rochester Press
ISBN 13 : 1580464114
Total Pages : 286 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (84 download)

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Download or read book Inside Conducting written by Christopher Seaman and published by University Rochester Press. This book was released on 2013 with total page 286 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Exactly what does a conductor do in front of an orchestra? Internationally renowned conductor Christopher Seaman offers lively and informative answers in this wise yet humorous book. What does a conductor actually do? How much effect does he or she have? Can the orchestra manage without one? Why don't the players look at the conductor more? Is it necessary for the conductor to play every instrument? What about interpretation? What happens at rehearsals? Why do some conductors "thrash around" more than others? Who's the boss in a concerto: the soloist or the conductor? These are some of the questions that receive lively andinformative answers in this book by renowned conductor Christopher Seaman. Composed of short articles on individual topics, it is accessible and easy to consult. Each article begins with an anecdote or saying and ends with quotations from musicians, often expressing opposing views. There are many books on the art of conducting, but none like this. Music lovers wondering what the figure on the podium actually does, and aspiring conductors eager to learn more about the art and craft of leading an orchestra, will all treasure this wise yet humorous book. Christopher Seaman has been successful at both ends of the baton. After four years as principal timpanist of the London Philharmonic Orchestra, he was appointed principal conductor of the BBC Scottish Symphony Orchestra and has enjoyed a busy international conducting career for over forty years. He is now Conductor Laureate for Life of the Rochester Philharmonic Orchestra, New York, and he continues to bring great music and wise words to audiences, students, and readers around the world.

The Silent Musician

Author : Mark Wigglesworth
Publisher : University of Chicago Press
ISBN 13 : 022662255X
Total Pages : 261 pages
Book Rating : 4.2/5 (266 download)

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Download or read book The Silent Musician written by Mark Wigglesworth and published by University of Chicago Press. This book was released on 2019-03-21 with total page 261 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The conductor—tuxedoed, imposingly poised above an orchestra, baton waving dramatically—is a familiar figure even for those who never set foot in an orchestral hall. As a veritable icon for classical music, the conductor has also been subjected to some ungenerous caricatures, presented variously as unhinged gesticulator, indulged megalomaniac, or even outright impostor. Consider, for example: Bugs Bunny as Leopold Stokowski, dramatically smashing his baton and then breaking into erratic poses with a forbidding intensity in his eyes, or Mickey Mouse in Fantasia, unwittingly conjuring dangerous magic with carefree gestures he doesn’t understand. As these clichés betray, there is an aura of mystery around what a conductor actually does, often coupled with disbelief that he or she really makes a difference to the performance we hear. The Silent Musician deepens our understanding of what conductors do and why they matter. Neither an instruction manual for conductors, nor a history of conducting, the book instead explores the role of the conductor in noiselessly shaping the music that we hear. Writing in a clever, insightful, and often evocative style, world-renowned conductor Mark Wigglesworth deftly explores the philosophical underpinnings of conducting—from the conductor’s relationship with musicians and the music, to the public and personal responsibilities conductors face—and examines the subtler components of their silent art, which include precision, charisma, diplomacy, and passion. Ultimately, Wigglesworth shows how conductors—by simultaneously keeping time and allowing time to expand—manage to shape ensemble music into an immersive, transformative experience, without ever making a sound.

On Conducting

Author : Richard Wagner
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 146 pages
Book Rating : 4.F/5 ( download)

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Download or read book On Conducting written by Richard Wagner and published by . This book was released on 1887 with total page 146 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Pierre Key's Music Year Book

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Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 608 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (91 download)

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Download or read book Pierre Key's Music Year Book written by and published by . This book was released on 1928 with total page 608 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Famous Musicians of a Wandering Race

Author : Gdal Saleski
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 488 pages
Book Rating : 4.F/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Famous Musicians of a Wandering Race written by Gdal Saleski and published by . This book was released on 1927 with total page 488 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

The Baton

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Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 572 pages
Book Rating : 4.:/5 (334 download)

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Download or read book The Baton written by and published by . This book was released on 1925 with total page 572 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

The New Yorker

Author : Harold Wallace Ross
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 584 pages
Book Rating : 4.U/5 (183 download)

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Download or read book The New Yorker written by Harold Wallace Ross and published by . This book was released on 1926 with total page 584 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Pierre Key's International Music Year Book

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ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 612 pages
Book Rating : 4.U/5 (183 download)

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Download or read book Pierre Key's International Music Year Book written by and published by . This book was released on 1928 with total page 612 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Conducting the Brahms Symphonies

Author : Christopher Dyment
Publisher : Boydell & Brewer
ISBN 13 : 1783271000
Total Pages : 270 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (832 download)

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Download or read book Conducting the Brahms Symphonies written by Christopher Dyment and published by Boydell & Brewer. This book was released on 2016 with total page 270 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: How did Brahms conduct his four symphonies? What did he want from other conductors when they performed these works, and to which among them did he give his approval? And crucially, are there any stylistic pointers to these performances in early recordings of the symphonies made in the first half of the twentieth century? For the first time, Christopher Dyment provides a comprehensive and in-depth answer to these important issues. Drawing together thestrands of existing research with extensive new material from a wide range of sources - the views of musicians, contemporary journals, memoirs, biographies and other critical literature - Dyment presents a vivid picture of historic performance practice in Brahms's era and the half-century that followed. Here is a remarkable panorama showcasing Brahms himself conducting, together with those conductors whom he heard, among them Levi, Richter, Nikisch, Weingartner and Fritz Steinbach, and their disciples, such as Toscanini, Stokowski, Boult and Fritz Busch. Here, too, are other famed Brahms conductors of the early twentieth century, including Furtwängler and Abendroth, whose connections with the Brahms tradition are closely examined. Dyment then analyses recordings of the symphonies by these conductors and highlights aspects which the composer might well have commended. Finally, Dyment suggests the importanceof his conclusions for those contemporary conductors who are currently attempting to rediscover genuine performance traditions in their own re-creations of the symphonies. This major study is complemented with forty photographs and a frontispiece. It is sure to fascinate musicians, Brahms enthusiasts and those interested in the history of recorded music. CHRISTOPHER DYMENT is author of Felix Weingartner: Recollections and Recordings(Triad Press 1976) and Toscanini in Britain (The Boydell Press 2012). He has published many articles about historic conductors over the last forty years.

Fritz Reiner

Author : Philip Hart
Publisher : Northwestern University Press
ISBN 13 : 9780810114630
Total Pages : 386 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (146 download)

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Download or read book Fritz Reiner written by Philip Hart and published by Northwestern University Press. This book was released on 1997-02-05 with total page 386 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Thirty years after his death, Fritz Reiner's contribution--as a conductor, as a teacher (of Leonard Bernstein, among others), and as a musician--continues to be reassessed. Music scholar and long-time friend Philip Hart has written the definitive biography of this influential figure.

On Conducting (Ueber Das Dirigiren)

Author : Richard Wagner
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 192 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (91 download)

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Download or read book On Conducting (Ueber Das Dirigiren) written by Richard Wagner and published by . This book was released on 1919 with total page 192 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

The Art of Conducting Technique

Author : Harold Farberman
Publisher : Alfred Music
ISBN 13 : 9781457460326
Total Pages : 308 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (63 download)

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Download or read book The Art of Conducting Technique written by Harold Farberman and published by Alfred Music. This book was released on 1999-11-27 with total page 308 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A fresh, original look at the art of conducting, including Pattern Cubes, which is a three-dimensional system for charting baton movement. Through this book, both the aspiring and the experienced conductor will benefit from Harold Farberman's experience and ideas.