Author : Lev Parikian
Release : 2013-07-05
Genre : Conducting
Kind : eBook
Book Rating : 506/5 ( reviews)
Book Synopsis Waving, Not Drowning by : Lev Parikian
Download or read book Waving, Not Drowning written by Lev Parikian. This book was released on 2013-07-05. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Classical music fans looking for guidance on the mysteries of conducting will find answers, and laughs, in this book. Covering everything from baton technique to player psychology to shirt colours and pencil choices and much more besides, Waving, Not Drowning is the indispensable guide to the world of the orchestral conductor. With the tragic death of co-author and doyen of the podium Barrington Orwell in an as yet unexplained contrabassoon accident, it was left to his colleague and friend Lev Parikian to complete the story on his behalf. The result is part biography, part coaching manual, all wisdom.