Charm and Speed: Virtuosity in the Performing Arts

by V.A. Howard and Christie Victoria

What is virtuosity? Is it an innate gift or can it be taught? How does it manifest in music, dance, or drama, and by what criteria? What does it take to become a virtuoso/a; what are the odds of success? And ultimately, at what price? Examining the concept of virtuosity in multiple perspectives, this book helps to answer those questions and many more. V. A. Howard traces virtuosity from its historical roots to philosophical and psychological learning...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 143310217X
• ISBN13: 9781433102172
• Release Date: February 2008
• Publisher: Peter Lang Inc., International Academic Publi
• Length: 167 Pages