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Aldo Parisot, The Cellist: The Importance of the Circle

This book presents the story of renowned cellist Aldo Parisot, who started his career in his native Brazil and then emigrated to the U.S., establishing himself as a major soloist worldwide. His colleague and friend János Starker has described Mr. Parisot as "a top-notch performer" and "the best cello teacher of his time." Parisot expanded the cello repertoire by commissioning contemporary composers, including the Brazilian Heitor Villa-Lobos, as well as numerous American composers. He has, in addition, discovered and revived older music for the instrument. He has been responsible, as in the case of the Parisonatina by Donald Martino, so named in honor of Parisot, for shaping the music together with the composer. The book also considers his groundbreaking work with the cello ensemble at Yale and at festivals around the globe. Parisot's life is interesting not only as the story of an extraordinary performer but also as a human story about overcoming hardship. His personality is colorful, and he is a compelling visual artist as well as an exciting musician. SUSAN HAWKSHAW is on the faculty at Albertus Magnus College and at the University of New Haven, both in New Haven, CT.

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Aldo Parisot, The Cellist: The Importance of the Circle

This book presents the story of renowned cellist Aldo Parisot, who started his career in his native Brazil and then emigrated to the U.S., establishing himself as a major soloist worldwide. His colleague and friend János Starker has described Mr. Parisot as "a top-notch performer" and "the best cello teacher of his time." Parisot expanded the cello repertoire by commissioning contemporary composers, including the Brazilian Heitor Villa-Lobos, as well as numerous American composers. He has, in addition, discovered and revived older music for the instrument. He has been responsible, as in the case of the Parisonatina by Donald Martino, so named in honor of Parisot, for shaping the music together with the composer. The book also considers his groundbreaking work with the cello ensemble at Yale and at festivals around the globe. Parisot's life is interesting not only as the story of an extraordinary performer but also as a human story about overcoming hardship. His personality is colorful, and he is a compelling visual artist as well as an exciting musician. SUSAN HAWKSHAW is on the faculty at Albertus Magnus College and at the University of New Haven, both in New Haven, CT.

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Aldo Parisot, The Cellist: The Importance of the Circle

Aldo Parisot, The Cellist: The Importance of the Circle

by Susan Hawkshaw
Aldo Parisot, The Cellist: The Importance of the Circle

Aldo Parisot, The Cellist: The Importance of the Circle

by Susan Hawkshaw

Overview

This book presents the story of renowned cellist Aldo Parisot, who started his career in his native Brazil and then emigrated to the U.S., establishing himself as a major soloist worldwide. His colleague and friend János Starker has described Mr. Parisot as "a top-notch performer" and "the best cello teacher of his time." Parisot expanded the cello repertoire by commissioning contemporary composers, including the Brazilian Heitor Villa-Lobos, as well as numerous American composers. He has, in addition, discovered and revived older music for the instrument. He has been responsible, as in the case of the Parisonatina by Donald Martino, so named in honor of Parisot, for shaping the music together with the composer. The book also considers his groundbreaking work with the cello ensemble at Yale and at festivals around the globe. Parisot's life is interesting not only as the story of an extraordinary performer but also as a human story about overcoming hardship. His personality is colorful, and he is a compelling visual artist as well as an exciting musician. SUSAN HAWKSHAW is on the faculty at Albertus Magnus College and at the University of New Haven, both in New Haven, CT.

Product Details

ISBN-13: 9781576473092
Publisher: Pendragon Press
Publication date: 06/18/2018
Series: Lives in Music Series , #15
Pages: 130
Product dimensions: 6.10(w) x 9.10(h) x 0.80(d)

Table of Contents

AcknowledgementsPrefaceConquering Brazil: Mangoes, Cantadores, and the Importance of SolfègeEstablishing Himself in the United States: Yale, Hindemith, and Winning the Koussevitzky PrizeRealizing a Dream: An International Solo CareerEntr'acte: Parisot as Painter: The Importance of the Circle--A Spectrum of Color in Art and MusicExtraordinary Performances: The Parisonatina and Others--The Alaska Trip: A Beaver Coat for the CelloExtraordinary Performances: The Most Difficult Cello Concerto--Continuing to Champion Contemporary MusicIn a Spirit of Generosity: Cello Festivals in Brazil's Nordeste and Brazil's "Switzerland"The Yale Cellos: A Sound of Clarity and Beautiful ResonanceParisot as Master Teacher: Festivals, Master Classes, Competitions--From Banff to Beauvais and All Around the WorldAppendices 1-5Selected BibliographySelected Discography
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