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Botstein, Leon; Subotnik, Rena F. – Journal for the Education of the Gifted, 1997
Presents an interview with Leon Botstein, the president of Bard College and music director and conductor of the American Symphony Orchestra. His history as an exceptional child, the development of his drive to succeed in a musical career and in academia, and his love for music are discussed. (CR)
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, College Presidents, Creative Development, Family Influence
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Subotnik, Rena F. – Journal for the Education of the Gifted, 1992
This interview with a gifted adult, Curt Dempster, the artistic director of the Ensemble Studio Theater, New York City, explores his career development, his suggestions for identifying artistic talent in children, his ideas about intensive training programs for talented children, and his concerns about the role of arts in contemporary culture. (DB)
Descriptors: Adults, Career Development, Creative Development, Elementary Secondary Education
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Subotnik, Rena – Journal for the Education of the Gifted, 1995
A synthesis of ideas on talent development is presented, based on 10 interviews previously conducted with masters in arts and sciences. The six themes include: age at which the individual identifies with a discipline, early schooling experiences, skills and characteristics associated with great expertise, mentors, skills and characteristics…
Descriptors: Acceleration (Education), Creative Development, Creativity, Enrichment Activities