The composer's advocate : a radical orthodoxy for musicians

by Erich Leinsdorf

Paper Book, 1981

Status

Available

Call number

781.63 L531c

DDC/MDS

781.63 L531c

Genres

Publication

New Haven : Yale University Press, c1981.

Description

In this work, the author puts forward his theory that the role of the conductor is to discover, and then deliver upon, the intentions of the great composers for how they wanted their compositions to sound.

Subjects

Conducting
Music Interpretation (Phrasing, dynamics, etc.)
Music Performance

Language

English

Physical description

viii, 216 p.; 24 cm

ISBN

0300024274 / 9780300024272

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