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The author wrote this book in the hope that it might indicate the lines along which a would-be follower of the art of accompaniment should work. His unique blend of wit and wisdom not only pleased the cognoscenti but also won over people who had no idea that classical music could be fun.' Moore's first book, The Unashamed Accompanist, had its origins in these talks.

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The pianist Joseph Cooper wrote of this, and later similar talks, 'He revealed a sense of verbal timing of which any professional comic would be proud. Moore was so well known as an accompanist that Myra Hess invited him to give a talk about his profession at the National Gallery. He also wrote about music, publishing volumes of memoirs and practical guides to interpretation.

Moore gave lectures on stage, radio and television about musical topics. Among those with whom he was closely associated were Dietrich Fischer-Dieskau, Elisabeth Schumann, Hans Hotter, Elisabeth Schwarzkopf, Victoria de los Ángeles and Pablo Casals. Gerald Moore CBE (30 July 1899 - 13 March 1987) was an English classical pianist best known for his career as an accompanist for many distinguished musicians. Chapters include Partnership Preparation Practicing Rehearsing The Artists' Room Performance Bad Habits Sight Reading and Transposition Orchestral Accompaniments Folk Song Accompaniments Piano and Violin Sonatas and Accompanying the Strings. Topics covered include Author's Preface and Conclusion. Professional Membership View Profile Michael O'Dell New York 10019 60. Inscription reads: Best Wishes to the I.M.T. Salida 81201 Yufen Chou is an accompanist and music educator (piano & violin) of more than 15 years experience working with soloists, chamber ensembles and chorus groups for coaching, re. Inscribed by the author on the following page. Some wear and discoloration to text name of previous owner written inside front free endpaper and rear endpaper.