Producing excellence the making of virtuosos - Wagner, Izabela 1964- (Rutgers Univ. Press, 2015)
Includes bibliographical references and index
Introduction : Prelude-scandal on the stage -- A short history of the violin virtuoso profession -- Before entering soloist class : early socialization of soloist students -- Triad collaboration-teacher, parents, and child : the first stage of soloist education -- Crisis and career coupling : the second stage of soloist education -- Entrance into adult career : the third stage of soloist education -- The soloist class students' careers -- Conclusion : Career coupling and nothing new in the soloist world