The Singer's Guide to German Diction
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| Rating | : | 4.16 (617 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0190238410 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 336 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2016-08-28 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
A glossary of difficult words, names, and exceptions is provided in the appendix, along with a section on Latin pronounced in the German manner.Extensive pronunciation exercises, as well as IPA transcription worksheets and short examples from the vocal literature, are used for practical application of the diction rules, and feature musical exercises drawn from art song, opera, and oratorio. A comprehensive companion for teachers, students, and singers alike, The Singer's Guide to German Diction brings German diction to life through its well-structured system of practice an
He has held positions at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and the DePauw University School of Music. Valentin Lanzrein is an active performer, ardent voice pedagogue, and native German speaker. Dr. Mr. Mr. He has taught at Mannes College of Music, SUNY Stonybrook, and Juilliard School. From 1958 to 1993 he was leading bass at New York City Opera. Cross currently serves on the faculty of the Yale School of Music.. He curre
Stephen Smith, Professor of Voice and Opera, Northwestern University Bienen School of Music"The Singer's Guide to German Diction is the most exhaustive, complete German lyric diction text I have ever known or studied This is a tremendous and important work."-- Margo Garrett, Collaborative Piano Faculty, The Juilliard School. "The Singer's Guide to German Diction should be the textbook of every college, conservatory, or university course in German lyric diction After singing in German for many years, this text clarified long-lingering questions I had regarding proper pronunciation." -- W