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100 1 _aWagner, Richard,
_d1813-1883
245 1 0 _aOn Conducting (Üeber Das Dirigiren) : A Treatise on Style in the Execution of Classical Music
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2003
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
_btxt
_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2003-10-01
508 _aThis etext was prepared by John Mamoun with the online distributed prooreading team of Charles Franks.
520 _a"On Conducting (Üeber Das Dirigiren): A Treatise on Style in the Execution of..." by Richard Wagner is a musicological treatise published during the late 19th century. This work aims to provide insights into the art of conducting classical music, focusing on the stylistic execution of musical compositions and the role of the conductor in bringing a score to life. Given Wagner's prominence as a composer and conductor, his observations carry substantial weight in discussions about orchestral performance standards and methodologies. The opening of the treatise outlines Wagner's intentions and frustrations regarding the state of conducting in Germany. He emphasizes the importance of a conductor's understanding of both the orchestra and the music, critiquing the prevalent practices that prioritize routine over artistry. Wagner reflects on the deficiencies in the training and practice of many conductors, addressing the consequences of their insufficient knowledge of style, tempo, and expression, particularly in relation to the works of classical masters like Beethoven and Mozart. He argues for a more nuanced approach to conducting that respects the intricacies of orchestral music, advocating for reforms to improve the execution of classical works and enhance the overall musical experience for performers and audiences alike. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aConducting
700 1 _aDannreuther, Edward,
_d1844-1905
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/4523
999 _c46569
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