Author: Crawford, Robert W.

Publication Year: 1979

Media Type: Report

Summary:

Based on interviews this report deals with: the present state of the solo recital field; perceptions of artists, management, trainers, and presenters of the needs of the field and its problems as well as perceptions of each other. It identifies some areas where changes may be made and makes some specific recommendations for action by the National Endowment for the Arts (p. 1)

Abstract:

Based on interviews this report deals with: the present state of the solo recital field; perceptions of artists, management, trainers, and presenters of the needs of the field and its problems as well as perceptions of each other. It identifies some areas where changes may be made and makes some specific recommendations for action by the National Endowment for the Arts (p. 1)

CONTENTS
The Solo Recital Field at Present.
Recital Frequency.
Education and Training.
Establishing a Career.
Management.
The economics of a Recital Career.
Presenters.
Programming.
Recommendations:
     To encourage the development of more employment opportunity for the solo
     recitalist.
     To encourage increased residency activity.
     To encourage the establishment of more and improved technical assistance
     programs for presenters of solo recitalists.
     To encourage the development of new presenters.
     To provide sabbatical-type time for selected mid-career and mature professional
     solo recitalists to enable them to refresh themselves and work on new repertoire.
     To support increase activity by existing not-for-profit organizations now providing
     opportunity to solo recitalists.
     To encourage and support appropriate not-for-profit alternative management for
     solo recitalists.
     To encourage the development of some sort of service organization or
     organizations dedicated specifically to the needs of the solo recitalist.
Appendix A. In-Person Interviews.

Arts & Intersections:

Categories: Artists-Resources for