The ivory trade : music and the business of music at the Van Cliburn International Piano Competition / Joseph Horowitz.
| Author/creator | Horowitz, Joseph, 1948- |
| Format | Book |
| Publication Info | New York : Summit Books, ©1990. |
| Description | 289 pages ; 25 cm |
| Subjects |
| Contents | Where the West begins -- Hyderization -- Where piano competitions came from -- Elitists bite the dust -- Steven De Groote -- Alexander Toradze -- André-Michel Schub -- Jeffrey Kahane -- José Feghali -- William Wolfram -- Preparations -- First preliminary round -- Second preliminary round -- Jury speaks -- Semifinal round -- Final round -- Aftermath -- Conclusion a better way -- Postlude Van Cliburn revisited -- Appendix A the Cliburn winners, jurors, directors, rules -- Appendix B the major winners. |
| Abstract | A discussion of music competitions, the author uses the Van Cliburn International piano competition to consider the American fascination with music and competition. The author also looks at the nature of these competitions and how the individual with the most talent is not always the winner. |
| Bibliography note | Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| LCCN | 90009868 |
| ISBN | 0671673874 |
Availability
| Library | Location | Call Number | Status | Item Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Music | Closed Stacks - Ask at Circulation Desk | ML76.V23 H7 1990 | ✔ Available | Place Hold |