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Take more than forty years of partnering celebrated soloists in concerts all over the world, add nearly thirty years of teaching the art of accompanying, and you have the qualifications for such an audacious title as The Complete Collaborator. All the tools for understanding and executing
first-class collaborative piano are here, paired with audio recordings of many of the musical examples performed by the author himself, along with two vocalists, on a companion website.

The obvious topics: breathing, languages, flexibility, and creating a collaborative atmosphere are discussed at length, articulated clearly for the curious novice and proving beneficial even for the experienced professional. In addition, two significant chapters deal with orchestral accompaniment,
reflecting today's requirements for any professional accompanist. Oft-neglected details such as beginning a piece together, telling stories with piano solos, tuning, and balance between the players are also covered herein.

Dubbed the "Dean of Accompanists" by the Los Angeles Times, this teacher of sold-out masters' classes presents his material clearly and incisively, but always with the humor and wit for which he is known. Whether it be read by the curious novice, the amateur who wants to accompany as best he can,
or the experienced professional seeking confirmation or a new look at the role of any partner, Martin Katz's The Complete Collaborator is all one needs.

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"A bible for accompanists/ collaborators!"--Marilyn Horne

"This book is exactly like its author: brilliant, witty, passionate, practical, and utterly compelling. Every pianist will want to read it; every singer and instrumentalist who will ever collaborate with a pianist should mine its gems."--Dr. Alan L. Smith, Director of Keyboard Collaborative Arts,
University of Southern California, Thornton School of Music

"It comes as no surprise that our beloved Martin Katz has found yet another way to give greatness to the world of music, this time through his most wonderful book, guide, missal, The Complete Collaborator. His is a knowledge that comes from the heart, and this latest work reflects beautifully not
just his expertise but the passion behind it, the deep and true love of music and music making that has earned him the prestige, affection and respect of all of his fortunate "Collaboratees!"-- Frederica von Stade

"As to be expected, Martin Katz has given us a good and timely book, excellently written and useful in many ways. Highly recommended. " --Vladimir Feltsman

"The book's usefulness is augmented by a correlated website that offers over 100 recorded examples, including some which are performances of entire songs. Katz deftly demonstrates, with the aid of two singers, the skills that earn him accolades as a collaborative pianist...The knowledge will benefit
singers in their performances. For voice pedagogues...the information is invaluable, both in accompanying lessons and preparing studenst to work with pianists...HIghly recommended." --Journal of Singing

About the Author

Martin Katz is an Arthur Schnabel Collegiate Professor of Collaborative Piano at the University of Michigan. He has been dubbed "dean of accompanists" by The Los Angeles Times, was the 1998 recipient of Musical America's "Accompanist of the Year" award. He has given recitals at Carnegie Hall,
appearances at the Salzburg Festival, tours in Australia and Japan and performances at La Scala, the Paris Opera and the Edinburgh Festival. His work has been recorded on the RCA, CBS, Cetra, BMG, EMI, Phillips and Decca labels. The Metropolitan, Houston and Ottawa operas have performed his editions
of Baroque and bel canto operas of Handel, Vivaldi and Rossini. At Michigan, he instructs ensemble pianists, coaches singers, teaches vocal repertory, and conducts opera productions.

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Publisher : Oxford University Press; 1st edition (June 1, 2009)
Language : English
Hardcover : 304 pages
ISBN-10 : 0195367952
ISBN-13 : 978-0195367959
Item Weight : 1.26 pounds
Dimensions : 9.3 x 1.2 x 6.1 inches

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Ky Nam Nguyen

A great book for accompanists

Reviewed in the United States on September 2, 2019

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The book shows different tasks and techniques for an accompanist to be an equal collaborator of the soloist.

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Kathryn

accepted

Reviewed in the United States on November 11, 2019

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Meghan Hawkes

If you are a musician and read only one book per year, make it this one.

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THE book for pianists who accompany (which is, frankly, almost all of us at some point or another). Philosophy, self-esteem, technicalities, and analysis are only the start of what Katz covers. If you a are a pianist, get this book and put it into practice right now; if you know a pianist, get this book for them to show them your love and respect; if you work with a pianist, it might not be a bad idea to get into your collaborative partner's head a little, as well, by getting this book… In short, a must-read for most anyone.

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JHink

Enjoyable

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This is a well written book on the subject of accompanying and working with other musicians. I find it to be an enjoyable, easy read but still learned more about the subject.

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Douglas Gilliland

Certainly a great deal of relevant and valuable information

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Mixed feelings?! Certainly a great deal of relevant and valuable information. The author is legendary and his personality comes across in a helpful way. Hope he will write some more on the subject....maybe in larger print...maybe more balanced in Instrumental collaboration and in working with students. Every serious pianist should own this book.

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Steven Kronauer

All collaborative artists and singers should get this book!

Reviewed in the United States on March 27, 2019

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Everything this man teaches is the real deal and this book is proof of this! just amazing, the greatest teacher in the world!

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DreBear

It gives great insights for anyone who is interested to be a ...

Reviewed in the United States on September 3, 2016

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I am loving this book. It gives great insights for anyone who is interested to be a collaborative pianist.

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Chicago Musician

This is an essential book for all collaborative pianists.

Reviewed in the United States on May 16, 2009

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This a wonderful book and should be required reading for pianists at every conservatory and university world wide! Martin Katz writes with great clarity and makes all of his points through perfectly chosen musical examples, which are expertly demonstrated in the online recordings.

Bravo! This is an essential buy for any professional pianist, student or interested amateur.

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Richard

Love it

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on April 15, 2019

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Very useful book for musicians and teachers. Recommended!

Fiona S.

Very small and light text

Reviewed in Canada on March 8, 2020

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Unfortunately the printing of this book is of poor quality. The text is small and light, therefore it is very difficult to read. A book on accompanying, with so many musical examples, should be ring bound so that it lies flat. These problems make the book extremely difficult to read, and difficult to use at the keyboard. The content of the book is very good, as the author is extremely knowledgeable and experienced, but it is so difficult to read, I probably won't. Really disappointing.

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Excelente livro

Reviewed in Brazil on September 6, 2020

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Este livro aborda o Piano Colaborador de maneira bastante completa e descritiva.
Num assunto de tão pouca bibliografia este livro faz enorme diferença.
Os arquivos em áudio também são de grande valia.

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Garry L. Gable

Among the best

Reviewed in Canada on December 3, 2013

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Katz serves up a primer on the subject of collaborative piano work. He mentors the reader so fully - it's like being in class with him.

Andrew J. Fox

love it

Reviewed in Canada on July 20, 2015

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Just what I was looking for, love it

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