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LoC No.: 03000560
Title: The Orchestral Conductor: Theory of His Art
Note: Reading ease score: 46.1 (College-level). Difficult to read.
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Summary: "The Orchestral Conductor: Theory of His Art" by Hector Berlioz is a comprehensive treatise on the intricacies and responsibilities of orchestral conducting, written in the late 19th century. This book functions as a scientific publication that explores the technical and artistic demands placed on a conductor. It delves into the conductor's role as a pivotal figure in interpreting and realizing a composer’s vision, emphasizing the importance of skill, knowledge, and emotional connection in leading an orchestra. In this work, Berlioz outlines the essential qualities and duties of an orchestral conductor, arguing that the conductor significantly impacts the execution and overall interpretation of musical works. He elaborates on the mechanics of conducting, including beating time accurately and managing various conducting styles depending on the tempo and mood of the piece. Berlioz underscores the importance of clear communication with musicians and the necessity for conductors to be well-versed in the compositions they lead, as well as the characteristics of the instruments in their charge. Ultimately, he critiques common flaws among conductors and orchestras, advocating for more diligent study and rehearsal practices to convey the true essence of the music being performed. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Berlioz, Hector, 1803-1869
EBook No.: 27646
Published: Dec 28, 2008
Downloads: 162
Language: English
Subject: Conducting
LoCC: Music: Musical instruction and study, Composition
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
LoC No.: 03000560
Title: The Orchestral Conductor: Theory of His Art
Note: Reading ease score: 46.1 (College-level). Difficult to read.
Credits:
Produced by David Newman, Jana Srna and the Online
Distributed Proofreading Team at https:
//www.pgdp.net
Summary: "The Orchestral Conductor: Theory of His Art" by Hector Berlioz is a comprehensive treatise on the intricacies and responsibilities of orchestral conducting, written in the late 19th century. This book functions as a scientific publication that explores the technical and artistic demands placed on a conductor. It delves into the conductor's role as a pivotal figure in interpreting and realizing a composer’s vision, emphasizing the importance of skill, knowledge, and emotional connection in leading an orchestra. In this work, Berlioz outlines the essential qualities and duties of an orchestral conductor, arguing that the conductor significantly impacts the execution and overall interpretation of musical works. He elaborates on the mechanics of conducting, including beating time accurately and managing various conducting styles depending on the tempo and mood of the piece. Berlioz underscores the importance of clear communication with musicians and the necessity for conductors to be well-versed in the compositions they lead, as well as the characteristics of the instruments in their charge. Ultimately, he critiques common flaws among conductors and orchestras, advocating for more diligent study and rehearsal practices to convey the true essence of the music being performed. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Berlioz, Hector, 1803-1869
EBook No.: 27646
Published: Dec 28, 2008
Downloads: 162
Language: English
Subject: Conducting
LoCC: Music: Musical instruction and study, Composition
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.