Driven by a passion for music, for excellence, and for fame, violin
soloists are immersed from early childhood in high-pressure
competitions, regular public appearances, and arduous daily
practice. An in-depth study of nearly one hundred such children,
Producing Excellence illuminates the process these young violinists
undergo to become elite international soloists. A musician and a
parent of a young violinist, sociologist Izabela Wagner offers an
inside look at how her young subjects set out on the long road to
becoming a soloist. The remarkable research she conducted - at
rehearsals, lessons, and in other educational settings - enabled
her to gain deep insight into what distinguishes these talented
prodigies and their training. She notes, for instance, the
importance of a family culture steeped in the values of the musical
world. Indeed, more than half of these students come from a family
of professional musicians and were raised in an atmosphere marked
by the importance of instrumental practice, the vitality of music
as a vocation, and especially the veneration of famous artists.
Wagner also highlights the highly structured, rigorous training
system of identifying, nurturing, and rewarding talent, even as she
underscores the social, economic, and cultural factors that make
success in this system possible. Offering an intimate portrait of
the students, their parents, and their instructors, Producing
Excellence sheds new light on the development of exceptional
musical talent, as well as draw much larger conclusions as to
""producing prodigy"" in other competition-prone areas, such as
sports, sciences, the professions, and other arts. Wagner's
insights make this book valuable for academics interested in the
study of occupations, and her clear, lively writing is perfect for
general readers curious about the ins and outs of training to be a
violin soloist.
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