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The Virtuoso Conductors: The Central European Tradition from Wagner to Karajan
Raymond Holden
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Description for The Virtuoso Conductors: The Central European Tradition from Wagner to Karajan
Hardcover. An expert's guide to the skills of the greatest conductors Num Pages: 352 pages, 24 black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: AVH; AVRB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 243 x 167 x 35. Weight in Grams: 776.
An expert’s guide to the skills of the greatest conductors
While Weber, Spohr, Mendelssohn, and Berlioz were all conductors of repute, it was the thoughts and practices of Richard Wagner that laid the foundation for the modern virtuoso conductor. Though he was more celebrated for his dramatic operas, Wagner’s experience as a conductor brought a set of practices and principles that affected the interpretations of future generations, and conductors continue to pursue his example today.
This book examines Wagner’s conducting career and the principles of his musical performance. It then tracks the central European style through some of ... Read more
Product Details
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2005
Publisher
Yale University Press
Condition
New
Number of Pages
384
Place of Publication
, United States
ISBN
9780300093261
SKU
V9780300093261
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Ref
99-50
About Raymond Holden
Raymond Holden was formerly an orchestral, choral, and operatic conductor, and is tutor in postgraduate conducting at the Royal Academy of Music, London.
Reviews for The Virtuoso Conductors: The Central European Tradition from Wagner to Karajan
“Holden’s strong suit is his practical experience as a professional conductor. Abundant enthusiasm and love of the craft ensures a stimulating book.”—Cyril Ehrlich
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