What precisely does a conductor do? Why is he so vital to orchestral performance and how does he stamp his own temperament and interpretation on a work? In this book, the ...

Explains terms used in classical music, from aria, Baroque, and cantata to vibrato, wind instruments, and zarzuela.

"Master conductor Mark Gibson addresses the technique of conducting as an extension of intimate knowledge of the score to the hands and arms, employing a variety of everyday ...

Brief historical context is provided, instrumentation list and phrasal analysis precede the discussion of each movement, conducting commentary explains musical and technical ...

A journal of modern musical progress.

Offers the knowledge required to read complex scores, with clear, accessible techniques for identifying and isolating the essential parts. Exercises using excerpts of scores ...