On Conducting

On Conducting is a book written by the renowned German composer and conductor, Richard Wagner. Originally published in 1869, the book is considered a seminal work on the art of conducting and provides valuable insights into Wagner's own approach to conducting and musical interpretation.In the book, Wagner discusses the role of the conductor in shaping and interpreting a musical work, as well as the importance of a conductor's understanding of the score, the orchestra, and the performance space. He also provides practical advice on conducting technique, including the use of the baton and the importance of clear communication with the orchestra.Throughout the book, Wagner draws on his own experiences as a conductor and composer, offering examples from his own works and those of other composers to illustrate his points. He also discusses the broader cultural and historical context of conducting, including the role of the conductor in the development of opera and orchestral music.On Conducting is a must-read for anyone interested in the art of conducting, as well as for musicians and music lovers who want to gain a deeper understanding of the creative process behind musical performance.The older conductors of this stamp if they happened to be less gifted than those mentioned, found it difficult to cope with the complications of modern orchestral music--mainly because of their fixed notions concerning the proper constitution of an orchestra. I am not aware that the number of permanent members of an orchestra, has, in any German town, been rectified according to the requirements of modern instrumentation.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.