Gerald R. Lishka
The Art of Ballet Accompaniment: A Comprehensive Guide
The Art of Ballet Accompaniment: A Comprehensive Guide
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The Art of Ballet Accompaniment is a comprehensive guide for ballet accompanists, covering all aspects of playing for ballet, including editing piano literature, improvisation, and communication with dance instructors. It encourages accompanists to be imaginative, creative, and independent artists and provides invaluable advice for all levels of pianists and accompanists.
Format: Hardback
Length: 214 pages
Publication date: 22 November 2022
Publisher: Indiana University Press
The Art of Ballet Accompaniment: A Comprehensive Guide is a comprehensive resource for ballet accompanists, covering a wide range of topics and challenges. It goes beyond a mere collection of accessible music and provides a detailed guide on playing for ballet, including an extensive manual for editing piano literature to accompany ballet technique classes. Author Gerald R. Lishka encourages ballet accompanists to embrace their imagination, creativity, and independence while also fostering effective communication with dance instructors. He emphasizes the delicate balance between utilizing existing musical scores and the art of improvisation.
The book features 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. It offers invaluable advice for pianists and accompanists at all levels, providing insights and techniques to enhance their performance and collaboration with dancers.
Whether you are a novice or an experienced ballet accompanist, this guide will be a valuable asset to your practice. It will help you deepen your understanding of ballet music, expand your repertoire, and enhance your artistic expression. With its comprehensive coverage and practical guidance, The Art of Ballet Accompaniment is a must-have for anyone passionate about accompanying ballet performances.
Weight: 448g
Dimension: 163 x 248 x 22 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780253063342
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