The artist as citizen
By: by Joseph W. Polisi.
Publisher: Amadeus Press
Published: 2005
Place of publication: Pompton Plains, NJ
Language: eng
Number of pages: 178
Subjects: Juilliard School; Music -- History and criticism; Arts -- United States
Work titles: Selections.
Description: "The Artist as Citizen is a compilation of Joseph W. Polisi's articles and speeches from his two-decade tenure as president of New York City's prestigious Juilliard School. Ranging from inspirational to humorous to political, his writings focus on the role of the performing artist as a leader and communicator of human values." "The collection provides an insider's view of the state of the performing arts and performing arts education in our society. Much needs to be accomplished to keep the classical performing arts alive for future generations, and Polisi, world-renowned in his field of performing arts education, guides the way."

"On a lighter note, humorous anecdotes feature such celebrated figures as Juilliard graduate and actor Robin Williams and the great tenor Luciano Pavarotti. Also included is a fascinating memoir that features Polisi's early days at Juilliard and the selection process that resulted in his appointment, at the age of thirty-six, as the venerable institution's sixth president."--Jacket.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references.
Table of contents: title: Prologue; title: Great values carried by beauty; title: Thoughts on colossal success; title: The human side of Juilliard; title: Wisdom at the right time; title: Culture, the arts, and diplomacy; title: On the wide world of music; title: Artists and other heroes; title: The power of art; title: American culture and the performing arts; title: Adams' children; title: Are there too many musicians?; title: The "good" of Lincoln Center; title: The last Samurai; title: The subtle art : educating the musician of the twenty-first century; title: A lament for John's (Coffee Shop); title: New beginnings; title: Continuity and change; title: A vision for art to flourish; title: The conductor's world : new directions in a changing time; title: Planning for the twenty-first century; title: Epilogue.