The Soloist
Title | The Soloist PDF eBook |
Author | Steve Lopez |
Publisher | Penguin |
Total Pages | 225 |
Release | 2008-04-17 |
Genre | Biography & Autobiography |
ISBN | 1440638276 |
The New York Times bestselling true story that inspired the major motion picture—an “unforgettable tale of hope, heart and humanity”(People). Journalist Steve Lopez discovered of Nathaniel Ayers, a former classical bass student at Julliard, playing his heart out on a two-string violin on Los Angeles’s Skid Row. Deeply affected by the beauty of Ayers’s music, Lopez took it upon himself to change the prodigy's life—only to find that their relationship would have a profound change on his own. “An intimate portrait of mental illness, of atrocious social neglect, and the struggle to resurrect a fallen prodigy.”—Mark Bowden, author of Black Hawk Down
The Soloist
Title | The Soloist PDF eBook |
Author | Nicholas Christopher |
Publisher | Catapult |
Total Pages | 317 |
Release | 2006-11-27 |
Genre | Fiction |
ISBN | 1593761228 |
At thirty–four, piano soloist Max Randal has hit a wall. It's been four years since his last live performance, and his manager is intent on revitalizing his career with a big concert at Carnegie Hall. As if that wouldn't be enough for Max to worry about, as he struggles to prepare, the ghosts of his failed relationships have come to haunt him — his first ex–wife is dying, his second ex–wife wants to get back together, the mother of his child has taken off for Europe and unexpectedly left him to care for their nine–year–old, and his present girlfriend now wants to get serious. Believe it or not, the plot only gets thicker. Merging dozens of characters and events into a seamless narrative, gifted novelist and poet Nicholas Christopher delivers a compelling tale. Like an exhilarating performance, The Soloist takes you on a brilliant adventure that resonates even once it's over.
The Soloist
Title | The Soloist PDF eBook |
Author | Mark Salzman |
Publisher | Vintage |
Total Pages | 306 |
Release | 2011-12-21 |
Genre | Fiction |
ISBN | 0307814254 |
As a child, Renne showed promise of becoming one of the world's greatest cellists. Now, years later, his life suddenly is altered by two events: he becomes a juror in a murder trial for the brutal killing of a Buddhist monk, and he takes on as a pupil a Korean boy whose brilliant musicianship reminds him of his own past.
More Than a Single Story Vol. 3
Title | More Than a Single Story Vol. 3 PDF eBook |
Author | Tracy Stokes |
Publisher | |
Total Pages | |
Release | 2019-02 |
Genre | |
ISBN | 9780578457130 |
The More than a Single Story Collective (MTSS Collective) is a a family of writers that support and empower each other to tell their story. The legacy project examines the legacies of the writers and shows powerful testimonies of grit, love, and grace.
Cello Playing for Music Lovers
Title | Cello Playing for Music Lovers PDF eBook |
Author | Vera Mattlin Jiji |
Publisher | Cello Playing for Music Love |
Total Pages | 234 |
Release | 2007 |
Genre | Cello |
ISBN | 1412095603 |
You can teach yourself to play the cello. This comprehensive, authoritative guide covers basics to Bach. Including 116 selections, it explains reading music, playing-by-ear and theory. Play-along CD.
Producing Excellence
Title | Producing Excellence PDF eBook |
Author | Izabela Wagner |
Publisher | Rutgers University Press |
Total Pages | 280 |
Release | 2015-09-25 |
Genre | Social Science |
ISBN | 0813575338 |
Driven by a passion for music, for excellence, and for fame, violin soloists are immersed from early childhood in high-pressure competitions, regular public appearances, and arduous daily practice. An in-depth study of nearly one hundred such children, Producing Excellence illuminates the process these young violinists undergo to become elite international soloists. A musician and a parent of a young violinist, sociologist Izabela Wagner offers an inside look at how her young subjects set out on the long road to becoming a soloist. The remarkable research she conducted—at rehearsals, lessons, and in other educational settings—enabled her to gain deep insight into what distinguishes these talented prodigies and their training. She notes, for instance, the importance of a family culture steeped in the values of the musical world. Indeed, more than half of these students come from a family of professional musicians and were raised in an atmosphere marked by the importance of instrumental practice, the vitality of music as a vocation, and especially the veneration of famous artists. Wagner also highlights the highly structured, rigorous training system of identifying, nurturing, and rewarding talent, even as she underscores the social, economic, and cultural factors that make success in this system possible. Offering an intimate portrait of the students, their parents, and their instructors, Producing Excellence sheds new light on the development of exceptional musical talent, as well as draw much larger conclusions as to “producing prodigy” in other competition-prone areas, such as sports, sciences, the professions, and other arts. Wagner’s insights make this book valuable for academics interested in the study of occupations, and her clear, lively writing is perfect for general readers curious about the ins and outs of training to be a violin soloist.
The Solo Singer in the Choral Setting
Title | The Solo Singer in the Choral Setting PDF eBook |
Author | Margaret Olson |
Publisher | Scarecrow Press |
Total Pages | 222 |
Release | 2010-11-04 |
Genre | Music |
ISBN | 0810869144 |
While there are many similarities between solo and choral singing, they are not the same discipline, and it is important to realize the different approaches necessary for each. In The Solo Singer in the Choral Setting: A Handbook for Achieving Vocal Health, Olson presents the unique perspective of choral singing from a soloist's viewpoint, providing a clear outline of several issues facing the solo singer in the choral setting. She discusses concepts as diverse as body position in rehearsal and acoustic sound production, and she offers practical ideas for solving these challenges. Teaching examples and case studies help illustrate the problems and offer potential solutions for handling the challenges of the choral environment. After a general overview of vocal technique, the chapters address the physiological, psychological, pedagogical, acoustic, and interpretive issues facing the solo singer in the choral setting. Concepts, such as phonation; resonation and timbre; approaches to diction; voice classification; choral blend; interpreting emotion; relationships among choral conductor, singer, and teacher of singing; and the use of vibrato are examined in detail. Concluding with a conversation with two choral conductors, as well as a glossary, bibliography, and index, this volume is beneficial to singers, teachers, and conductors alike.