Mauceri, John
Maestros And Their Music
- ISBN 13:
- 9781101973608
- author:
- Mauceri, John
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Vintage Books
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2018
- Pages:
- 288
- Dimensions:
- 132mm X 203mm
- Genre:
- 20.3 x 13.2 centimetres (0.28 kg, Biography, Composers & Musicians, Music,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 5 working days
Description
Maestros and Their Music: The Art and Alchemy of Conducting
This insightful exploration of conducting as a craft reveals how it is both an art form and a technical skill. John Mauceri, a seasoned conductor with years of experience leading renowned orchestras, shares his knowledge of the profession's history, techniques, and personal approach.
Through clear musical explanations and engaging stories of working alongside master conductors, Mauceri sheds light on the complexities of communicating with hundreds of performers at once, interpreting a composer's intent, and navigating the highs and lows of a life spent on the road as an itinerant maestro.