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Focusing on eight cherished orchestral masterpieces from the twentieth century, Leonard Slatkin addresses common challenges conductors encounter. He offers practical advice and insights aimed at enhancing the performance of iconic works by composers such as Debussy, Shostakovich, Bartók, Stravinsky, Gershwin, Copland, Barber, and Britten. This guide aims to equip conductors with the tools needed to effectively bring these compositions to life on stage.

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 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.

A renowned conductor's insight into the world of music

Focusing on the intricacies of conducting, this book offers insights into various aspects of the profession, from reading music to the experience of leading an orchestra. It covers practical advice on presentation, including attire and media interactions, making it a comprehensive guide for aspiring conductors.