The Telling of Our Truths has been written in response to critics and professionals complaint of performers who sing or play well - yet say little with their music.
During the 10 years of their collaboration, his former wife and student, mezzo soprano Frederica von Stade, won 11 Grammy Nominations 8 in the category of Best Classical Vocalist..
Peter Elkus vocal and instrumental master classes have been presented in 10 countries from the Teatro Colon, Buenos Aires, the Theatre Champs Elyse, Paris, to the Hochschule fr Music in Vienna.
Its all so simple, its hard to believe.
Mut Asheru Editor In Chief Unsigned, The Magazine Love the book] I find myself having to re-read things several times because it hits the gut so hard. . . your book will surely be a firm guide and support for many-- a door opener . . .
Life for artists and for singers in particular is so damned difficult . . .
You come through a lot of doors where you are not expected . . .
Charles Kaufman - former President, Mannes College of Music, New York .
This book is unique Dr. . .
Overwhelming in its impact . . . this masterpiece . . .
American composer/poet - Gerald Ginsburg refers to The Telling of Our Truths as .
The Telling of Our Truths is intended to benefit performer, student, educator, music therapist and those interested in a profound understanding of creativity and Self expression.
Part Three A different technique for a different approach; music, musicianship, musicality and interpretation
Ego and career
Epilogue and an Appendix that includes important class examples.
Part Two Reprogramming, to regain Self and artistry; the privilege, method and the balance in teaching.
Why we perform; how education helps or hinders us, the resultant psychological implications, and Narcissism.
The book is broken into three parts: Part One Educating Creativity.
It presents different vocal technique sourced in this different approach.
The book provides stories and examples from the music business, the classroom, and from his very specific philosophy of music.
To establish a common base, he re-defines Freuds theory on Narcissism, puts definition to the terms Ego and Self, presents clarity to the elusive description of Art and explores the relationship of artistry to ego.
He spells out the hows and whys of positive educational development in creativity and expression.
With a passion for artistic expression, he psychologically and practically demonstrates how education, which starts at home, can support or impede freedom in expression.
In ]Truths, Peter Elkus both dissects and formulates the elements of Great Musical Performance.
The Telling of Our Truths has been written in response to critics and professionals complaint of performers who sing or play well - yet say little with their music
