The Accompanist

The Accompanist

Author: Nina Berberova

Publisher: New Directions Publishing

Published: 2003

Total Pages: 100

ISBN-13: 9780811215343

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Doomed to living in her mentor's shadow, Sonechka, a talented but mousy young pianist employed by a beautiful soprano and her devoted, bourgeois husband, secretly schemes to expose infidelities.


The Novels of Anita Desai

The Novels of Anita Desai

Author: Manmohan Krishna Bhatnagar

Publisher: Atlantic Publishers & Dist

Published: 2000

Total Pages: 296

ISBN-13: 9788171568994

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Anita Desai S Work Represents A Unique Blending Of The Indian And The Western. Her Novels Catch The Bewilderment Of The Individual Psyche Confronted With The Overbearing Socio-Cultural Environment And The Ever-Beckoning Modern Promise Of Self-Gratification And Self-Fulfilment. In The Face Of This Dual Onslaught, Her Protagonists, Male Or Female Maya, Sita, Monisha And Amla; Sarah, Nanda And Raka; Bim And Tara; Devan, Baumgartner Are Seen Poised Rentalizingly At Different Junctures Of The Philosophic Spectrum.Applying Sociological, Psychoanalytic, Structural And Other Approaches Of Formal Textual Analysis, The Essays In The Present Anthology Take A Fresh Look At Established Works, Revealing Aspects Of Study Hitherto Unexplored, Offer Critically Insightful Probes Into Individual Novels And Explore The Deployment Of Images, Symbols And Other Poetic Devices, Besides Diverse Narrative Strategies.An Indispensable Source-Book For Students, Researchers And Teachers Of Indian English And Commonwealth Literature In General And Fiction And Anita Desai In Particular.An Insightful Companion For Research In Sociology And Women-Studies.


Before the Singing

Before the Singing

Author: Barbara Tagg

Publisher: Oxford University Press

Published: 2013-04-25

Total Pages: 295

ISBN-13: 0199920702

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Written for the collaborative community that supports children's choirs in school, church, and community contexts, Before the Singing is appropriate for artistic directors, conductors, music educators, board members, volunteers, administrators, staff, and university students studying music education or nonprofit arts management.


The Enraged Accompanist's Guide to the Perfect Audition

The Enraged Accompanist's Guide to the Perfect Audition

Author: Andrew Gerle

Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield

Published: 2011-02-01

Total Pages: 130

ISBN-13: 1557839425

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“I am your accompanist. You do not know me. I am the guy who sits behind the upright in the unflattering fluorescent light of the dance studio, a bottle of water on the floor, a half-eaten Power Bar on the bench, and your audition in my hands.” Award-winning New York theatre composer and pianist Andrew Gerle pulls no punches in this irreverent, fly-on-the-wall guide to everything you've never been taught about auditioning for musical theatre. From the unique perspective of the pianist's bench, he demystifies the audition process, from how to put together your book and speak to an accompanist to the healthiest and savviest ways to approach the audition marketplace and your career. By better understanding the dynamics of professional auditions, you will learn to present yourself in the strongest, most castable way while remaining true to your own special voice – the one that, in the end, will get you the job.


Sound Choices

Sound Choices

Author: Wilma Machover

Publisher:

Published: 1996

Total Pages: 404

ISBN-13: 9780195092080

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This guide should be of interest to parents whose children study, or are considering studying an instrument, or taking music lessons. It should also be of use to music teachers.


The Complete Idiot's Guide to Singing

The Complete Idiot's Guide to Singing

Author: Phyllis Fulford

Publisher: Penguin

Published: 2003

Total Pages: 276

ISBN-13: 9781592570867

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The human voice is the most popular musical instrument, and vocal singing is like any other musical endeavour- it takes discipline, practice (and some talent) to do it well. CIG to Singingoffers readers an easy-to-use guide to the process of becoming a singer. Readers will learn how to find their ideal singing range, how to improve their basic technique, how to stand and breathe properly, how to sing in different musical styles, and the book is filled with numerous illustrations, musical examples and singing exercises. An audio CD includes examples of different techniques and accompaniments for the exercises, letting the reader hear the way they're supposed to sound and practice along. The book also contains a glossary of terms, singer's pronunciation reference, vocal problems troubleshooting guide, and a list of resources.


The Art of Ballet Accompaniment

The Art of Ballet Accompaniment

Author: Gerald R. Lishka

Publisher: Indiana University Press

Published: 2022-11

Total Pages: 214

ISBN-13: 0253063353

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The Art of Ballet Accompaniment: A Comprehensive Guide addresses every imaginable topic and challenge that a ballet accompanist—whether a novice or a more experienced practitioner—might encounter. More than just a facile anthology of accessible music, this inclusive guide details all aspects of playing for ballet, including a complete manual for editing piano literature to accompany ballet technique classes. Author Gerald R. Lishka encourages ballet accompanists to be imaginative, creative, independent artists who can also communicate effectively with dance instructors. In addition, he clarifies the necessary balance between the use of existing musical scores and the art of improvisation. Featuring a new foreword by Kyra Nichols, an expanded section on Lishka's personal philosophy, an updated section on barre from Alison Hennessey, and over 100 music examples, The Art of Ballet Accompaniment offers invaluable advice for all levels of pianists and accompanists.


Revisiting Symbolic Interaction in Music Studies and New Interpretive Works

Revisiting Symbolic Interaction in Music Studies and New Interpretive Works

Author: Norman K. Denzin

Publisher: Emerald Group Publishing

Published: 2014-03-28

Total Pages: 229

ISBN-13: 1783508388

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Addressing a perceived gap between symbolic interaction and ethno musicological approaches to the study of music, this special issue seeks to bring the fields closer by highlighting some of the complementary theoretical constructs of phenomenology and symbolic interaction as they relate to music studies.