The Art of Performance
Translation by Irene Schreier Scott. Edited by Heribert Esser
Published on 13. April 2000
Book
Hardback
136 pages
978-0-19-512254-1 (ISBN)
Description
In this work the author turns his attention to the performer's role, arguing that the cult of the virtuoso has led to an overemphasis on technical display. He discusses specific ways in which performers can better serve the composer's ideas.
Reviews / Votes
It comes as no surprise that this volume, though slim, is packed with a rich variety of insights ... in the burgeoning field of performance studies, it should rapidly become a standard text. * Music and Letters *More details
Language
English
Place of publication
New York
United States
Target group
Professional and scholarly
Illustrations
4 halftones, numerous music examples
Dimensions
Height: 235 mm
Width: 157 mm
Thickness: 12 mm
Weight
353 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-19-512254-1 (9780195122541)
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The Art of Performance
Translation by Irene Schreier Scott. Edited by Heribert Esser
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Persons
Heribert Esser has had a long and distinguished career as a conductor. He was music director of the Braunschweig State Theater and has been a guest conductor on every continent, conducting a wide repertoire of symphonic music as well as opera.
Irene Schreier is a pianist who has performed widely in Europe, Israel, and the Americas. She is Artist-Lecturer at Carnegie Mellon University's School of Music.
Irene Schreier is a pianist who has performed widely in Europe, Israel, and the Americas. She is Artist-Lecturer at Carnegie Mellon University's School of Music.
Content
Translator's Introduction
Editor's Introduction
Sources and Editorial Procedure
Plates
1: Musical Composition and Performance
2: Mode of Notation and Performance
3: The Technique of Playing the Piano
4: Non Legato
5: Legato
6: Staccato
7: Fingering
8: Dynamics
9: Tempo and Tempo Modifications
10: Rests
11: The Performance of Older Music
12: On Practicing
Appendixes
Notes
Selected Bibliography with Annotations
Index of Musical Examples
Editor's Introduction
Sources and Editorial Procedure
Plates
1: Musical Composition and Performance
2: Mode of Notation and Performance
3: The Technique of Playing the Piano
4: Non Legato
5: Legato
6: Staccato
7: Fingering
8: Dynamics
9: Tempo and Tempo Modifications
10: Rests
11: The Performance of Older Music
12: On Practicing
Appendixes
Notes
Selected Bibliography with Annotations
Index of Musical Examples