Leonard Rose Virtual Book Tour September ’10

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Join Steven Honigberg, author of the biography, Leonard Rose: America’s Golden Age and Its First Cellist (Beckam Publications Group), as he virtually tours the blogosphere September 7 – September 30 ‘10 on his first virtual book tour with Pump Up Your Book!

About Steven Honigberg

Steven Honigberg As author and professional cellist, Steven Honigberg, complements his biography’s subject with a musician’s ear for language and the highest technical expertise. He currently plays on a 1732 Stradivarius (the “Stuart”), holds degrees from The Juilliard School, and combined with experience writing about legendary cellists, has produced a comprehensive first biography of America’s “first cellist.”

In 1984, the author was handpicked by cellist-conductor Msistlav Rostropovich to join the National Symphony Orchestra, a position he holds to this day. Within months, he graduated from college, presented his New York recital debut, appeared as soloist in Alice Tully Hall, and accepted the Washington job. And Leonard Rose died.

The author’s writing career began shortly after he settled in Washington, D.C. Most of his published work has focused on short biographies of renowned cellists. In the late 1980s and early 1990s, for a professional music trade publication, he wrote a series of columns under the heading “Remembering the Legends.” A few subjects were Leonard Rose, Pierre Fournier, and Frank Miller (who was Rose’s cousin and during Rose’s teenage years, a mentor).

His latest book is Leonard Rose: America’s Golden Age and Its  First Cellist.

You can visit his author page at http://leonardrose.beckhamhouse.com/.

About Leonard Rose: America’s Golden Age and Its First Cellist

Leonard Rose Leonard Rose (1918 – 1984) the great American cellist, was considered one of the most important teachers and musicians of the twentieth century.

Author Steven Honigberg, who studied at The Juilliard School from 1979 to 1984 in Leonard Rose’s final class, examines the multifaceted American artist and the classical music context dominating Rose’s twentieth century.

This eagerly awaited biography portrays a complex individual during a period of tremendous individualism. Honigberg explores his sympathetic nature, his unyielding devotion to the cello, and, inevitably, his failings. Throughout, the reader sees Rose among the countless musical figures he affected as well as those who affected him.

Read an Excerpt!

The success of an orchestral section begins with its principal. The leader ought to have several important attributes in addition to possessing superlative performing abilities. One is to have infallible rhythmic instincts. Another is a willingness to accept bowing suggestions initiated by the concertmaster, the player traditionally anointed as second in command. A section leader must also be prepared to accept suggested interpretive moods and colorations from whoever is conducting. Lastly, a section leader should communicate easily with fellow colleagues. With these attributes, optimism will abound, lifting the morale of the orchestra.

With noted experience as the leader while at Curtis, on first stand under Toscanini and solo cellist in Cleveland, Leonard Rose contained these traits in spades by the time he arrived in New York. There, he worked productively with long time concertmaster John Corigliano and the many brilliant and egocentric guest conductors who appeared before him. But it was the delivery of his solo passagework during intricate orchestral scores that had his fellow colleagues abuzz. If a concertgoer carefully observed Leonard Rose as an important symphonic cello solo drew near, the observer could see Rose getting ready to rid any uneasiness by rubbing his right hand over and over on his right thigh to remove any excess moisture.

Here’s what critics are saying about Leonard Rose!

“I have just finished your wonderful book on Leonard Rose and wanted to pass along my congratulations. I hope your book will have great success, and I agree with Leonard Slatkin that it is a must-read for all cellists and for all those who are interested in the history of the instrument.”

–Ron Leonard

“I have just now finished your marvelous book. To say that you captured the man and his music in readable form is an understatement. The book virtually breathes and resonates with Mr. Rose’s touch. Thank you so very much for undertaking this daunting task–I hope that you will be gratified by the response of this and future generations of cello-lovers.”

–David Heiss

“You really covered a great deal of ground, left no stone unturned. I learned a great deal about Lennie which I never knew in the years I studied with him, and even in my professional times.”

–Barbara Draper Pepper

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Leonard Rose Tour Schedule

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books8888 Tuesday, September 7
Interviewed at The Writer’s Life

Thursday, September 9
Interviewed at Review From Here

Friday, September 10
Book spotlighted at Examiner

Monday, September 13
Guest blogging at Beyond the Books

Tuesday, September 14
Interviewed at Pump Up Your Book

Wednesday, September 15
Interviewed at Divine Caroline

Thursday, September 16
Interviewed at Literarily Speaking

Friday, September 17
Interviewed at The Hot Author Report

Monday, September 20
Interviewed at Beyond the Books

Tuesday, September 21
Book reviewed at Carol’s Notebook

Wednesday, September 22
Interviewed at As the Pages Turn

Thursday, September 23
Guest blogging at Blogging Authors

Friday, September 24
Guest blogging at As the Pages Turn

Monday, September 27
Interviewed at Blogcritics

Tuesday, September 28
Interviewed at Broowaha

Wednesday, September 29
Guest blogging at The Book Connection

Thursday, September 30
Book reviewed at Readaholic

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Steven Honigberg’s  LEONARD ROSE VIRTUAL BOOK TOUR ‘10 will officially begin on Sept. 7 and end on Sept. 30 ‘10.  Please contact Dorothy Thompson at thewriterslife@yahoo.com if you are interested in hosting and/or reviewing  his book or click here to use the form.  Thank you!

Note: Steven Honigberg’s tour is full.  Thank you to all participating blog hosts!

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