From performance history to the essentials of practice and memorisation, from performance anxiety to the art of listening and criticism, this accessible guide for students, teachers and performers at all levels unravels the complexities of musical performance, focusing on key aspects of learning, playing and responding to music. List of contributors vii Preface xi I Conceptions and preconceptions Performing through history 3(14) Colin Lawson Historical performance and the modern performer 17(18) Peter Walls Analysis and (or?) performance 35(24) John Rink Understanding the psychology of performance 59(16) Eric Clarke II Learning to perform On teaching performance 75(14) Janet Ritterman Developing the ability to perform 89(13) Jane Davidson Preparing for performance 102(11) Stefan Reid Memorising music 113(16) Aaron Williamon III Making music From score to sound 129(15) Peter Hill Communicating with the body in performance 144(9) Jane Davidson Ensemble performance 153(15) Elaine Goodman The fear of performance 168(17) Elizabeth Valentine IV Interpreting performance Listening to performance 185(12) Eric Clarke The legacy of recordings 197(16) Peter Johnson The criticism of musical performance 213(12) Raymond Monelle Performers on performance 225(12) Jonathan Dunsby Index 237