Based on his decades of experience conducting these works, Leonard Slatkin guides readers through eight of the most beloved orchestral pieces of the twentieth century:
Claude Debussy's La MerDmitri Shostakovich's Symphony No. 5BĆ©la BartĆ³k's Concerto for OrchestraIgor Stravinsky's Le Sacre du printemps (The Rite of Spring)George Gershwin's An American in ParisAaron Copland's Appalachian Spring SuiteSamuel Barber's Adagio for StringsBenjamin Britten's The Young Person's Guide to the OrchestraSlatkin tackles problems conductors face before stepping onto the podium and highlights the many decisions they make during the study process, as well as in rehearsal and performance, to bring a score to life. He also shares tricks of the trade for leading efficient rehearsals and recounts engaging anecdotes from a lifetime of music making.
This book will open the world of score study to conductors, other musicians, and students interested in expanding their knowledge of this essential repertoire.
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Eight Symphonic Masterworks of the Twentieth Century
A Study Guide for Conductors
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Classical MusicTable of contents
- Preface
- Scores to Settle, Volume I:
- Introduction to Volume I
- Claude Debussy: La Mer
- Dmitri Shostakovich: Symphony No. 5
- BĆ©la BartĆ³k: Concerto for Orchestra
- Igor Stravinsky: Le Sacre du Printemps (The Rite of Spring)
- George Gershwin: AnĀ American in Paris
- Aaron Copland: AppalachianĀ Spring Suite
- Samuel Barber: Adagio for Strings
- Benjamin Britten: The Young Personās Guide to the Orchestra
- Bibliography
- About the Author
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