The Power of Practice: How Music and Yoga Transformed the Life and Work of Yehudi Menuhin
The Power of Practice showcases the pioneering achievements of renowned violinist Yehudi Menuhin (1916-99) and how both disciplines transformed his life and practice. Menuhin's contributions as a performer, teacher, and humanitarian are celebrated around the world. Less well known, however, is...
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| Format: | Electronic Book |
| Language: | English |
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| WorldCat: | WorldCat |
| Fernleihe: | Fernleihe für die Fachinformationsdienste |
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Albany
State University of New York Press
2024
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| In: | Year: 2024 |
| Series/Journal: | SUNY Press Open Access Series
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| Further subjects: | B
Music
Performance
Philosophy and aesthetics
B Menuhin, Yehudi (1916-1999) Philosophy B Menuhin, Yehudi (1916-1999) B Yoga |
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| Summary: | The Power of Practice showcases the pioneering achievements of renowned violinist Yehudi Menuhin (1916-99) and how both disciplines transformed his life and practice. Menuhin's contributions as a performer, teacher, and humanitarian are celebrated around the world. Less well known, however, is Menuhin's devotion to the practice of yoga and his close friendship with the renowned yogi B. K. S. Iyengar (1918–2014), whose guidance profoundly influenced Menuhin as both a musician and a philanthropist. Menuhin applied his understanding of Iyengar's teachings to his philosophy of musical practice, creating new ways to approach the teaching of violin technique. He also took broader lessons from yoga to inform his approach to interacting with the larger world as a cultural ambassador and influential artist. Through the lens of the life and work of the celebrated violinist and devoted yogi, this book uncovers deep connections between music and yoga. It shows how the practice of both disciplines can profoundly transform our world into a better place. Situates yoga practice within a musical context in the life and work of famed violinist Yehudi Menuhin. |
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| Item Description: | Description based upon print version of record. - Description based on print version record |
| ISBN: | 1438496052 |
| Access: | Open Access |