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Leading Tones is a glimpse into several aspects of the musical world. There are portions devoted to Leonard Slatkin's life as a musician and conductor, portraits of some of the outstanding artists with whom he has worked, as well as anecdotes and stories both personal and professional. Much of the book discusses elements of the industry that are troubling and difficult during this first part of the 21st century. Auditions, critics, fiscal concerns, and labor negotiations are all matters that today's conductors must be aware of, and this book provides helpful suggested solutions. Leading Tones is intended not only for musicians, but also for the music lover who wishes to know more about what goes into being a conductor.

Legendary maestro Leonard Slatkin provides personal insights and offers his ideas to solve the current dilemmas of classical music.As the new millennium poses some of the greatest challenges to the relevance of the art form, Slatkin reflects on the modern evolution of classical music and presents ways for both music lovers and musicians alike to navigate these uncertain times. Classical Crossroads: The Path Forward for Music in the 21st Century addresses a wide range of relevant and provocative topics such as performance in the era of COVID-19, dwindling audience attendance, the lack of classical music in public education, broken audition systems, technology replacing live concerts, and diversity in the classical music world. While the new millennium has provided great obstacles, Slatkin emphasizes that there are also new opportunities—if there was ever a time for change in classical music, that time is now.

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:Claude Debussy’s La MerDmitri Shostakovich’s Symphony No. 5Béla Bartók’s Concerto for OrchestraIgor Stravinsky’s Le Sacre du printemps (The Rite of Spring)George Gershwin’s An American in ParisAaron Copland’s Appalachian Spring SuiteSamuel Barber’s Adagio for StringsBenjamin Britten’s The Young Person’s Guide to the OrchestraSlatkin 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.This book will open the world of score study to conductors, other musicians, and students interested in expanding their knowledge of this essential repertoire.

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:Claude Debussy’s La MerDmitri Shostakovich’s Symphony No. 5Béla Bartók’s Concerto for OrchestraIgor Stravinsky’s Le Sacre du printemps (The Rite of Spring)George Gershwin’s An American in ParisAaron Copland’s Appalachian Spring SuiteSamuel Barber’s Adagio for StringsBenjamin Britten’s The Young Person’s Guide to the OrchestraSlatkin 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.This book will open the world of score study to conductors, other musicians, and students interested in expanding their knowledge of this essential repertoire.

Based on his decades of experience conducting these works, Leonard Slatkin guides readers through eight of the most beloved orchestral pieces of the nineteenth century:· Ludwig van Beethoven’s Symphony No. 3, “Eroica”· Modest Mussorgsky’s Pictures at an Exhibition (orch. Maurice Ravel)· Hector Berlioz’s Symphonie Fantastique· Johannes Brahms’s Symphony No. 1· Antonín Dvorák’s Symphony No. 9, “From the New World”· Jean Sibelius’s Symphony No. 2· Nikolai Rimsky-Korsakov’s Scheherazade· Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky’s Symphony No. 6, “Pathétique”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, tobring 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.This book will open the world of score study to conductors, other musicians, and students interested in expanding their knowledge of this essential repertoire.

Based on his decades of experience conducting these works, Leonard Slatkin guides readers through eight of the most beloved orchestral pieces of the nineteenth century:· Ludwig van Beethoven’s Symphony No. 3, “Eroica”· Modest Mussorgsky’s Pictures at an Exhibition (orch. Maurice Ravel)· Hector Berlioz’s Symphonie Fantastique· Johannes Brahms’s Symphony No. 1· Antonín Dvorák’s Symphony No. 9, “From the New World”· Jean Sibelius’s Symphony No. 2· Nikolai Rimsky-Korsakov’s Scheherazade· Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky’s Symphony No. 6, “Pathétique”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, tobring 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.This book will open the world of score study to conductors, other musicians, and students interested in expanding their knowledge of this essential repertoire.

Conducting an orchestra is something that is seen as well as heard, but it is quite misunderstood when it comes to knowing what this person actually does for a living. This most mysterious of jobs is brought to life for the music lover as well as for the aspiring maestro in a new book by Leonard Slatkin.Drawing on his own experiences on and off the podium, Slatkin brings us into the world of the baton. He tells tales of some of the most fascinating people in the musical world, including Frank Sinatra, Leonard Bernstein, and John Williams. He takes the reader to the great concert halls and orchestras, soundstages in Hollywood, and opera pits around the globe.Mr. Slatkin recounts his controversial appearance at the Metropolitan Opera, his creation and direction of summer music festivals, and a shattering concert experience that took place four days following 9/11. Life in the recording studio and on the road as well as health issues confronting the conductor provide an insider's glimpse into the private world of public figures.Covering everything from learning how to read music to standing in front of an orchestra for the first time, what to wear, and how to deal with the press, Conducting Business is a unique look at a unique profession.Conducting Business is a recipient of the 2013 ASCAP Deems Taylor Special Recognition Award.

Based on a lifetime of experience conducting these works, Leonard Slatkin guides readers through eight beloved orchestral pieces.Copland: Symphony No. 3Elgar: Variations on an Original Theme (“Enigma” Variations)Holst: The PlanetsStravinsky: Suite from The Firebird (1919)Prokofiev: Symphony No. 5Rachmaninov: Symphony No. 2Ravel: Daphnis et Chloé, Suite No. 2Vaughan Williams: Fantasia on a Theme by Thomas Tallis 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.This book will open the world of score study to conductors, other musicians, and students interested in expanding their knowledge of this essential repertoire. Volume 1 includes other orchestral works by Debussy, Shostakovich, Bartok, Stravinsky, Gershwin, Copland, Barber, and Britten.