Maestros and Their Music : The Art and Alchemy of Conducting (Paperback)

from jasoncomely

Tell-all look at the life of a conductor, as told by a famous conductor. I found it fascinating, especially when he went into how the same piece of music can be interpreted so differently.

from le.vert.galant

A wonderful series of essays on conducting. It's part observation, part autobiography, and part insider's gossip. I've read several books by conductors and it's interesting that they rarely discuss...

from auntmarge64

A wonderfully informative and entertaining guide to the world of orchestral conducting, for all of us who aren't conductors and are curious. Chapters include: 1. A Short History of Conducting 2. Th...

from jasoncomely

Tell-all look at the life of a conductor, as told by a famous conductor. I found it fascinating, especially when he went into how the same piece of music can be interpreted so differently.

from le.vert.galant

A wonderful series of essays on conducting. It's part observation, part autobiography, and part insider's gossip. I've read several books by conductors and it's interesting that they rarely discuss...