Leading tones : reflections on music, musicians, and the music industry / Leonard Slatkin.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Slatkin, Leonard, author.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Slatkin, Leonard.

Conductors--United States--Biography.

Conductors.

Music--Anecdotes.

Music.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (viii, 304 pages) : illustrations

Place of Publication:

Milwaukee, Wisconsin : Amadeus Press, 2017.

Summary:

A renowned conductor's insight into the world of music. Leading Tones is a glimpse into several aspects of the musical world. There are portions devoted to Leonard Slatkin's life as a musician and conductor, portraits of some of the outstanding artists with whom he has worked, as well as anecdotes and stories both personal and professional. Much of the book discusses elements of the industry that are troubling and difficult during this first part of the 21st century. Auditions, critics, fiscal concerns, and labor negotiations are all matters that today's conductors must be aware of, and this book provides helpful suggested solutions. Leading Tones is intended not only for musicians, but also for the music lover who wishes to know more about what goes into being a conductor.

Contents:

pt. 1. Living with music. Overtures ; An American in Lyon ; Pieces for a lifetime ; The Ten

part 2. Six of the best. Eugene Ormandy ; Nathan Milstein ; John Browning ; Isaac Stern ; Gilbert Kaplan ; John Williams

Interlude one : the mind wanders

part 3. THe business of music. The audition : a cautionary tale ; Stop the music ; I'll puff... ; The rock and the hard place ; ...and I'll huff ; What's news?

Interlude two : Lagniappe

part 4. Wrapping up. Slatkin on Slatkin ; Two codettas and a last word.

Notes:

Includes index.

Description based on print version record.

ISBN:

1-5400-0492-9

1-5400-0491-0