Yes, dear loyal, patient, trusted readers and friends. I went on Amazon yesterday and TBSH is available for pre-order, coming out on Feb. 2. Five years almost to the day that I started working on it. Spread the good word, if you will.
Meanwhile, I'll start writing more, I promise. A lot of new stuff is in the works, inspired by classes with my students, recent among them being the "Pendulum" and the "Zorro." There is a whole discussion of codependency in the rehearsal process and chapters devoted the "Key of F,""The Case Against Shostakovich 5," and "Endangered Species." Conducting lessons on 20 works, including Haydn 103, Britten Sea Interludes, and Verdi Requiem. Many of you already know the title…wait for it…"On the Rebound."
All of you are my inspiration and motivation. Together I believe we can improve and build the conducting craft, one fewer beat at a time. So again, I will encourage you to spread the word about TBSH.
Presently in the middle of Massenet's Cendrillon at CCM. It is, I swear, the single most beautiful piece of music I have ever conducted, at least the Act 3 duet. My final perf is tonight; the gifted Yael Front will conduct tomorrow's matinee. Prepare to be enchanted.
Hugs of gratitude to you all. Now back to work...
MG
Meanwhile, I'll start writing more, I promise. A lot of new stuff is in the works, inspired by classes with my students, recent among them being the "Pendulum" and the "Zorro." There is a whole discussion of codependency in the rehearsal process and chapters devoted the "Key of F,""The Case Against Shostakovich 5," and "Endangered Species." Conducting lessons on 20 works, including Haydn 103, Britten Sea Interludes, and Verdi Requiem. Many of you already know the title…wait for it…"On the Rebound."
All of you are my inspiration and motivation. Together I believe we can improve and build the conducting craft, one fewer beat at a time. So again, I will encourage you to spread the word about TBSH.
Presently in the middle of Massenet's Cendrillon at CCM. It is, I swear, the single most beautiful piece of music I have ever conducted, at least the Act 3 duet. My final perf is tonight; the gifted Yael Front will conduct tomorrow's matinee. Prepare to be enchanted.
Hugs of gratitude to you all. Now back to work...
MG
