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America's Concertmasters

Anne Mischakoff Heiles

出版	Harmonie Park Press, 2007
主題	Biography & Autobiography / MusicMusic / GeneralMusic / Musical Instruments / Strings
ISBN	08999013959780899901398
URL	http://books.google.com.hk/books?id=dvsXAQAAIAAJ&hl=&source=gbs_api

註釋

"Despite the pivotal role that concertmasters have played in orchestras, they have seldom enjoyed the spotlight. In America's Concertmasters, however, they become the focus of attention, their life stories illuminating the development of orchestras and how the balance of power between concertmasters and conductors has shifted over the years. 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 in-depth profiles of twenty-two of the men and women who are the recent and present occupants of the first chair of 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 code 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. In short, it is the story of those special violinists who have been the amalgamating influence in America's orchestras for over a century. Indeed, portions of that story can be read as an extended master class presented by many of North America's top musicians. Included are 71 photographs, 16 tables, and appendices listing the violins that concertmasters have owned or used and the premieres of works they have performed."--Publisher's website.