On Conducting by Richard Wagner is a comprehensive guide to conducting classical music. The book includes Wagner's personal insights and experiences in conducting, as well as his theories and techniques for interpreting and bringing to life the works of great composers such as Beethoven and Mozart. The book also covers topics such as score reading, rehearsal techniques, and the role of the conductor in shaping the interpretation of a piece of music. Throughout the book, Wagner emphasizes the importance of understanding the composer's intentions and the historical context of the music in order to create a truly authentic performance. On Conducting is a valuable resource for both aspiring and experienced conductors, as well as for music lovers who want to deepen their understanding of classical music.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.
