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Zusatztext a source of delight to anyone who attends concerts Informationen zum Autor One of the nation's most preeminent music educators, Robert A. Cutietta is Dean of the Thornton School of Music at the University of Southern California and author of Raising Musical Kids: A Guide for Parents (1st edition 2001; 2nd edition 2013). Klappentext This book answers unusual questions from classical music lovers about things they have always wondered but didn't know who to ask.The answers come from professional musicians and give a glimpse into how musicians think and talk about their profession. Readers will find themselves asking "Who knew!" Zusammenfassung This book answers unusual questions from classical music lovers about things they have always wondered but didn't know who to ask.The answers come from professional musicians and give a glimpse into how musicians think and talk about their profession. Readers will find themselves asking "Who knew!" Inhaltsverzeichnis Preface Chapter 1: The Orchestra and how it works Chapter 2: The Maestro and Music Director Chapter 3: The Opera and Diva Chapter 4: The Composer Chapter 5: The Performers Chapter 6: The Instruments of the Orchestra Chapter 7: The Music Chapter 8: This and That Sources of Quotes Index