Twenty-Five Works for the Dramatic Soprano Voice

ISBN-13: 9783836434539 / Angielski / Miękka / 2007 / 204 str.

Kathleen Sasnett

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"What should I perform?" This book is to serve as a study guide of twentyfiveworks for the dramatic soprano voice with orchestra. Criteria used forinclusion include range, tessitura, orchestral scoring, dramatic intensity, andcultural diversity. There are examples of works dating from 1787 through2004, and include song cycles, monoperas, monodramas, scena and arias,symphonic rhapsodies, cantatas, symphonic cycles, and lyric tragedies.Adhering to the basic requirement of the piece being suitable for thedramatic soprano voice, the chosen works are eclectic in language, style,ethnic origin, and musical period. A cursory definition of the dramaticsoprano voice and its rise in operatic history is included. Information isprovided for each listing, including a brief biographical sketch of thecomposer and the works history and lyrics. This book is addressed to allprofessionals in the performing arts as well as specifically to dramaticsopranos, conductors, composers, and lovers of extraordinary and compellingvocal/orchestral works. It is also directed toward professors and educators inmusic, voice, orchestra, theatre, and their students.