Waving, Not Drowning

by Lev Parikian

Anyone who has ever wondered exactly what a conductor is doing will find the answers in this book. Covering a multitude of issues including technique, player psychology, shirt colours, anecdotes, pencil choices and much more besides, Waving, Not Drowning is the indispensable guide for all budding Maestros.


With the tragic death of co-author and doyen of the podium Barrington Orwell in an as yet unexplained contrabassoon accident, it was left to his colleague and friend Lev Parikian to complete the story on his behalf.


The result is part biography, part coaching manual, all wisdom.


From the profound insights of his professor, the incomparable Etwas Ruhiger, to his views on spectacles management, Orwell’s thoughts, collected in this mercifully short book, will keep you enthralled from Auftakt to ovation.


It will change your view of conducting forever.

Genres: Music, Nonfiction

ebook

First published July 1, 2013

Reviews

[Kirsten · Rating 3 out of 5]

Light and easy read. Very cute, very funny, I chuckled the whole way through. I can't help but believe that the author must have had a lot of fun writing it.

[Jane A · Rating 5 out of 5]

A hugely entertaining read, for the musician and non-musician alike, though the non-musician might miss some of the delights of the names chosen for various characters. Imaginative, funny, and clever.

[Charlotte · Rating 4 out of 5]

Totally bonkers and really funny. Big recommendation to nutters and conductors alike.

[Anna Ovsyanikova · Rating 5 out of 5]

Laughed out loud on many occasions, quoted to friends and family... It's a fantastic book that even non-musicians should read!

[Jan · Rating 2 out of 5]

Just too silly for me.