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America'S Concertmasters (Detroit Monographs In Musicology/Studies In Music, No. 51),New
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This Unique Book, Based On Extensive Research On More Than 180 Concertmasters And Dozens Of Interviews, Looks At The Training And Personality Traits That Have Yielded Great Leaders In The String Sections Of Orchestras In The United States And Canada. After A Brief Overview Of Some Of The Early Concertmasters In Europe, Twelve Chapters Present The Histories Of The Concertmaster Position In Twelve North American Orchestras, Together With Indepth Profiles Of Twentytwo Of The Men And Women Who Are The Recent And Present Occupants Of The First Chair In These Symphony And Opera Orchestras. America'S Concertmasters Depicts Their Love Affair With Violins, Their Political And Psychological Acumen, Their Activism On Behalf Of Their Colleagues, And How They Model Ethical And Professional Standards. It Describes In Their Words How They Advocate For And Cede Authority To The Conductor They Serve. And It Examines How They Make Musical Decisions, React In Crises, And In Practical Ways Deal With The Pressures Of Their Solo Work.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main focus of 'America's Concertmasters'? A: 'America's Concertmasters' explores the training and personality traits of concertmasters in North American orchestras, based on extensive research and interviews with over 180 concertmasters.
- Q: How many pages does the book contain? A: The book contains a total of 580 pages.
- Q: Who is the author of 'America's Concertmasters'? A: The author of the book is Anne Mischakoff Heiles.
- Q: When was 'America's Concertmasters' published? A: 'America's Concertmasters' was published on December 31, 2007.
- Q: What type of binding does the book have? A: The book is available in paperback binding.
- Q: What unique perspectives does the book offer about concertmasters? A: The book provides in-depth profiles of concertmasters, highlighting their advocacy for colleagues, decision-making in crises, and their relationships with conductors.
- Q: Is there a focus on specific orchestras in the book? A: Yes, the book presents histories of the concertmaster position in twelve North American orchestras.
- Q: Does the book cover historical context for concertmasters? A: Yes, it includes a brief overview of early concertmasters in Europe before focusing on North American concertmasters.
- Q: What is the edition of this book? A: This book is a reprint edition.
- Q: Are there any features or special materials mentioned for this book? A: The book does not specify any special features or materials.