So You Want to Sing Light Opera: A Guide for Performers

ISBN-13: 9781442269385 / Angielski / Miękka / 2018 / 288 str.

Linda Lister

Opis

So You Want to Sing Light Opera is a concise handbook for singers, teachers, and performers who want to learn more about the magnificent genre of light opera, including Viennese operetta, English comic opera, French opera bouffe, and Spanish zarzuela. Experienced performer Linda Lister brings clarity to this often misunderstood and overlooked category of music with detailed information beneficial to both veteran and novice singers. This resource will enhance the knowledge of teachers, conductors, and stage directors, as it broadens the perspectives and possibilities of light opera. Professional singers are given the information necessary to audition successfully and be cast with light opera companies. University singers who are eager to perform roles, will be introduced to characters they can perform now. High School singers will find the exploration of light opera exciting, as they explore its beautiful hybrid of opera and musical theater. The book contains a brief history and clarifies the differences between light opera and grand opera. Vital information is provided about the attributes of a light opera performer, the desired pedagogical approach, and how the light opera singing style is different from opera and musical theater. Extensive repertoire recommendations are included and classified by detailed voice type. The book defines the varied skills needed to successfully prepare for this genre and focuses on the many performing opportunities in light opera. Audition advice is offered about song choice, monologue selection, dance calls, and the business of "you" that can easily apply to all aspects of a career in vocal music. Singing professionals, teachers, students, conductors, stage directors, coaches, and choreographers will find this book to be an ideal resource for light opera.