Focal dystonia in pianists: The role of musical institutions

Title: Focal dystonia in pianists: The role of musical institutions
Identifier: d_2009_2013:ec52fd80b2f0:10840
identifier: 11103
Creator: Woo, Judy K.,
Contributor: Sylvia Kahan
Date: 2011
Language: English
Publisher: City University of New York.
Subject: Performing arts | Music | Dystonia | Fleisher | Focal | Graffman | Institutions | Pianists
Abstract: This dissertation examines the role of musical institutions in the prevention and possible cure for focal dystonia through the possible collaboration between the medical, pedagogical, and performance professions. The first chapter will outline the medical profession's role in musicians' health, including the diagnosis and current treatment of focal dystonia. The second chapter outlines the pedagogical profession's role in the prevention of focal dystonia and includes an analysis of several pedagogical retraining programs seen through the eyes of the medical, pedagogical and performance professions. The final chapter covers the performance profession's role in focal dystonia, and includes interviews with the celebrated pianists Gary Graffman and Leon Fleisher.
Type: dissertation
Source: 2009_2013.csv
degree: D.M.A.
Program: Music