The artist as citizen / by Joseph W. Polisi.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Polisi, Joseph.

Standardized Title:

Works. Selections. 2005

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Music--History and criticism.

Music.

Juilliard School.

Physical Description:

xiv, 178 pages, 8 unnumbered pages of plates : illustrations ; 24 cm

Place of Publication:

Pompton Plains, NJ : Amadeus Press, 2005.

Summary:

The Artist as Citizen is a compilation of Joseph W. Polisi's articles and speeches from his two-decade tenure as president of New York City's prestigious Juilliard School. Ranging from inspirational to humorous to political, his writings focus on the role of the performing artist as a leader and communicator of human values.

The collection provides an insider's view of the state of the performing arts and performing arts education in our society. Much needs to be accomplished to keep the classical performing arts alive for future generations, and Polisi, world-renowned in his field of performing arts education, guides the way.

On a lighter note, humorous anecdotes feature such celebrated figures as Juilliard graduate and actor Robin Williams and the great tenor Luciano Pavarotti. Also included is a fascinating memoir that features Polisi's early days at Juilliard and the selection process that resulted in his appointment, at the age of thirty-six, as the venerable institution's sixth president.

In this collection, Polisi addresses the important role that Juilliard plays in the workings of Lincoln Center in New York City and the politics and personalities involved in governing the world's greatest performing arts center. Finally, he presents his bold plans for Juilliard, including a major building renovation that he expects will have a lasting impact on Lincoln Center and on New York City.

This inspiring, incisive, and entertaining book is a must-read for educators, performers, and anyone who cares about the future of the performing arts in America.

Contents:

Prologue

Great values carried by beauty

Thoughts on colossal success

The human side of Juilliard

Wisdom at the right time

Culture, the arts, and diplomacy

On the wide world of music

Artists and other heroes

The power of art

American culture and the performing arts

Adams' children

Are there too many musicians?

The "good" of Lincoln Center

The last Samurai

The subtle art : educating the musician of the twenty-first century

A lament for John's (Coffee Shop)

New beginnings

Continuity and change

A vision for art to flourish

The conductor's world : new directions in a changing time

Planning for the twenty-first century

Epilogue.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references.

ISBN:

1574671030

OCLC:

56526481