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100 1 _aBerlioz, Hector,
_d1803-1869
245 1 4 _aThe Orchestral Conductor: Theory of His Art
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2008
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
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_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2008-12-28
508 _aProduced by David Newman, Jana Srna and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net
520 _a"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.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aConducting
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/27646
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