As the new millennium poses even greater challenges to the relevance of the art form, legendary maestro Leonard Slatkin reflects on the modern evolution of classical music and offers his ideas to solve pressing issues faced by both music lovers and musicians alike. If there was ever a time for change in the industry, it is now.
Carl Philipp Emanuel Bach (1714 1788) has to be the most rewarding, expressive, and entertaining of all the composers whose work fell into obscurity in the years following his death. He was overshadowed both by the rediscovery of his father, Johann Sebastian, and by the rise of the classical composers Haydn, Mozart, and Beethoven in Vienna. In ......
A dazzling, new translation and notes by Frederick Paul Walter spotlight the libretto, lyrics, and stage directions of Wagner's beloved The Valkyrie from the Ring Cycle, getting the most basic ingredient right: the actual story! It contains newly created graphic-novel style illustrations and full-color, classic artwork by Rackham and others.
This book presents a rich and intimate perspective of the National Symphony Orchestra as it evolved in prominence and international expanse over the last 50 years. Hundreds of stunning photographs and personal stories from NSO musicians bring to life the tenure of seven NSO conductors, major guest artists, and members themselves.
A bold innovator in 19th century music, Hector Berlioz's output is in fact less familiar than it should be and much misunderstood. Victor Lederer provides an introduction to Berlioz's output for the general music lover.
A look beyond the virtuosity of Romanticism's piano superstar. Pianist Paul Roberts recasts Franz Liszt as a composer of poetic feeling rather than just a purveyor of technical brilliance. Reading Franz Liszt: Revealing the Poetry behind the Piano Music immerses readers in Liszt's world through a vivid exploration of his most beloved pieces and ......
Einojuhani Rautavaara (1928-2016) has been called Finlands most notable musical export after Sibelius. His prolific output includes eleven operas; eight symphonies; eleven concertos; choral works for the Orthodox, Lutheran, and Roman Catholic churches; secular choral works; chamber music; vocal solos; and keyboard works.
With over three hundred recordings, multiple GRAMMY nominations, and numerous awards, Jose Serebrier is one of the busiest and most successful conductors around. This book is a collection of Serebrier's comments and essays and includes notes by historians, a complete discography, and a list of published compositions.
Based on his decades of experience conducting these works, Leonard Slatkin delves into eight of the most beloved orchestral pieces of the twentieth century and tackles problems conductors face before stepping onto the podium. These works are:
