Producing excellence : the making of virtuosos /

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An in-depth study of nearly one hundred young children studying violin in Western Europe, Producing Excellence illuminates the process these musicians undergo to become elite international soloists. The remarkable research Izabela Wagner conducted--at rehearsals, lessons, and in other educational se...

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Bibliographic Details
Call Number:Libro Electrónico
Main Author: Wagner, Izabela
Format: Electronic eBook
Language:Inglés
Published: New Brunswick, New Jersey : Rutgers University Press, [2015]
Subjects:
Violin > Instruction and study > Social aspects.
Music > Instruction and study > Social aspects.
Virtuosity in musical performance.
Violon > Étude et enseignement > Aspect social.
Musique > Étude et enseignement > Aspect social.
Virtuosité.
MUSIC > Musical Instruments > Strings.
EDUCATION > Teaching Methods & Materials > Arts & Humanities.
Online Access:Texto completo
Table of Contents:
  • Prelude. Scandal on the stage
  • A short history of the virtuoso profession
  • Before entering soloist class : early socialization of soloist students
  • Triad collaboration : first stage of soloist education
  • Crisis and career coupling : the second stage of soloist education
  • Entrance into adult career : the third stage of soloist education
  • The soloist class students' careers
  • Conclusion. Career coupling and nothing new in the soloist world.

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