Beyond the Aria: Artistic Self-Empowerment for the Classical Singer: Why You Want It, Why Youve Been Denied It, and How to Achieve It Goren Neal
Beyond the Aria: Artistic Self-Empowerment for the Classical Singer: Why You Want It, Why Youve Been Denied It, and How to Achieve It Goren Neal It is no secret that the opera industry is contracting…
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Beyond the Aria: Artistic Self-Empowerment for the Classical Singer: Why You Want It, Why Youve Been Denied It, and How to Achieve It Goren Neal
It is no secret that the opera industry is contracting and that there are fewer professional opportunities. Beyond the Aria: Artistic Self-Empowerment for the Classical Singer provides singers with the tools to develop an inquisitive and analytical mindset about the artistic details found in scores. But what causes one singer to be in demand over another is not exclusively a special instrument or exceptional vocal technique--rather, the ability to interpret the music and portray character convincingly plays an increasingly vital role in today's opera industry.
Sample analyses of six standard arias and songs are provided as a guide of characterization. Neal Goren takes singers through a careful reading of clues provided by the librettist and composer, informed by performance practice, and empowers singers to make their own valid artistic choices. Chapters also address artistic