Inside Conducting (INSCRIBED)

Seaman, Christopher (INSCRIBED)

ISBN 10: 1580464114 / ISBN 13: 9781580464116

Published by University of Rochester Press, Rochester, New York, U.S.A, 2013

About this Item

235 x 160mm. pp. 268. English text. Inscribed hardback edition of 'Inside Conducting' by Christopher Seaman. Inscription to verso of half-title reads 'For dear John and Dorothy with admiration and affection. Christopher Seaman. 2017'. Black and white illustrations. Bound in original black boards. Housed in red pictorial dust jacket. Book and dust jacket clean. Binding strong. No underlining.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Inside Conducting (INSCRIBED)
• Publisher: University of Rochester Press, Rochester, New York, U.S.A
• Publication Date: 2013
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1580464114
• ISBN 13: 9781580464116
• Binding: Hard Cover
• Illustrator: Richards, Michael
• Edition: First Hardback Edition.
• Condition: Very Good +
• Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good +
• Signed: Inscribed By Author
• Seller catalogs:
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Synopsis

Exactly what does a conductor do in front of an orchestra? Internationally renowned conductor Christopher Seaman offers lively and informative answers in this wise yet humorous book.

What does a conductor actually do? How much effect does he or she have? Can the orchestra manage without one? Why don't the players look at the conductor more? Is it necessary for the conductor to play every instrument? What about interpretation? What happens at rehearsals? Why do some conductors "thrash around" more than others? Who's the boss in a concerto: the soloist or the conductor?
These are some of the questions that receive lively andinformative answers in this book by renowned conductor Christopher Seaman. Composed of short articles on individual topics, it is accessible and easy to consult. Each article begins with an anecdote or saying and ends with quotations from musicians, often expressing opposing views.
There are many books on the art of conducting, but none like this. Music lovers wondering what the figure on the podium actually does, and aspiring conductors eager to learn more about the art and craft of leading an orchestra, will all treasure this wise yet humorous book.

Christopher Seaman has been successful at both ends of the baton. After four years as principal timpanist of the London Philharmonic Orchestra, he was appointed principal conductor of the BBC Scottish Symphony Orchestra and has enjoyed a busy international conducting career for over forty years. He is now Conductor Laureate for Life of the Rochester Philharmonic Orchestra, New York, and he continues to bring great music and wise words to audiences, students, and readers around the world.

About the Author

Christopher Seaman has been successful at both ends of the baton. After four years as principal timpanist of the London Philharmonic Orchestra, he was appointed principal conductor of the BBC Scottish Symphony Orchestra and has enjoyed a busy international conducting career for over forty years. He is now Conductor Laureate for Life of the Rochester Philharmonic Orchestra, New York, and he continues to bring great music and wise words to audiences, students, and readers around the world.