John Georgiadis was leader (concertmaster) of the London Symphony Orchestra from 1965 to 1979 which gave him the opportunity to work with many of the world's most celebrated conductors. In the mid '70s he decided to attempt a conducting career himself which, after eight years study with the legendary Sergiu Celibidache, took him all around the world working with various orchestras. The story follows John's life, starting with him learning to play the violin at the age of six, his student yers and throughout his professional life as both violinist and conductor up to the present day. -- page 4 of cover.
"'Time is tight, life is busy, and besides, there are still years before the kids leave home.' But most dads are surprised to learn that somewhere between their 5th and 6th birthday, we cross the halfway point for all the hours we'll ever spend with our kids before they leave home. Integrity and character in a father is an essential start, but unfortunately, many dads think that is enough and miss those teachable moments to transfer their wisdom and experience on to their kids. Would you be successful on the golf course with only 3 or 4 clubs? Neither would your kids. So give them the benefit of starting out in life with the wisdom and experience only their dad can provide. In 'Passing the Baton', Grady Hauser offers 100 age-appropriate life principles and skills that open the door for life changing moments with your children. A book not so much to be read, but a book to be done--Back cover.
“This unique, doubly moving memoir unites an outstanding musician with his invaluable impressions of the world-famous maestro.” —Sybil Steinberg, Contributing Editor and Former Book Review Editor for Publishers Weekly Arturo Toscanini is widely considered the greatest conductor of the modern age and remains a towering figure in the world of classical music. His explosive passions, dynamic music making, and legendary leadership continue to inspire and influence today’s musicians while still captivating new generations of enthusiastic fans as well. This Was Toscanini is an intimate, firsthand, behind-the-scenes musical portrait of the Maestro, told from the unique perspective of first violinist Samuel Antek, who was fortunate to play under Toscanini’s baton for seventeen years in the famed NBC Symphony Orchestra. In this expanded second edition of This Was Toscanini: The Maestro, My Father, and Me, Samuel Antek’s reflections on playing with the Maestro gain sparkling new facets of insight from his daughter, Lucy Antek Johnson, as she enlightens readers with vivid recollections about her father and his most memorable musical partnership. With a foreword from acclaimed author and music historian Harvey Sachs and featuring Robert Hupka’s iconic photographs throughout, this shining new edition will bring back the wonder of Toscanini’s powerful style and his singular pursuit to make beautiful music. “After the recordings, this book will probably remain the most enduring and endearing monument to the art of Arturo Toscanini.” —The New York Times “This book will fascinate everyone interested not only in Toscanini but in symphonic music and music making in general.” —Harvey Sachs, author and music historian
The complex art of conducting may look effortless to the casual onlooker, however, it requires a great deal of knowledge and skill. The success of a performance hinges on the director's ability to keep the group playing together and interpreting the music as the composer intended. The Complete Idiot's Guide® to Conducting Music shows student and novice conductors how to lead bands, orchestras, choirs, and other ensembles effectively through sight-reading, rehearsals, and performances.
Agent Mac McDonnel is part of the Rogue Autonomous division in New Trinity. He has been tasked with stopping androids who have become a danger to humans. The androids, who outnumber the humans ten to one, usually operate well and perform their various tasks. If one were to become a danger to the public, Mac and his android partner Six are sent to eliminate the problem. A new virus has started turning harmless androids around the city into killers. Mac has found himself on a collision course with it’s creator. In his quest to stop the virus from spreading throughout every android in the city, Mac has to face some uncomfortable truths from his past. Can he figure out who the true culprit is in time to save the city, or will his past catch up with him before he can pull it off?
