Eight Symphonic Masterworks of the Twentieth Century

<p>Based on his decades of experience conducting these works, Leonard Slatkin guides readers through eight of the most beloved orchestral pieces of the twentieth century:<br>Claude Debussy’s <i>La Mer</i>Dmitri Shostakovich’s Symphony No. 5Béla Bartók’s <i>Concerto for Orchestra</i>Igor Stravinsky’s <i>Le Sacre du printemps </i>(The Rite of Spring)George Gershwin’s <i>An American in Paris</i>Aaron Copland’s <i>Appalachian Spring Suite</i>Samuel Barber’s <i>Adagio for Strings</i>Benjamin Britten’s <i>The Young Person’s Guide to the Orchestra</i>Slatkin tackles problems conductors face before stepping onto the podium and highlights the many decisions they make during the study process, as well as in rehearsal and performance, to bring a score to life. He also shares tricks of the trade for leading efficient rehearsals and recounts engaging anecdotes from a lifetime of music making.<br>This book will open the world of score study to conductors, other musicians, and students interested in expanding their knowledge of this essential repertoire.</p>