David Adams

A Handbook of Diction for Singers: Italian, German, French

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Produktbeschreibung

Featuring updates, expansions, and a new chapter on phonetic symbols and unique sounds in Italian, German, and French, this third edition of the widely adopted A Handbook of Diction for Singers is a complete guide to achieving professional levels of diction in the three major languages of the classical vocal repertory.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Oxford University Press, USA
• Seitenzahl: 342
• Erscheinungstermin: 30. August 2022
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 264mm x 185mm x 23mm
• Gewicht: 790g
• ISBN-13: 9780197639504
• ISBN-10: 019763950X
• Artikelnr.: 63688707

Autorenporträt

David Adams is Professor Emeritus of the College-Conservatory of Music, University of Cincinnati, where he served on the voice faculty from 1980 until 2015. He also served as administrative head of the Performance Studies Division for 27 years. He sang as lyric tenor in operas and concerts in Italy, Austria, Germany, and the United States. He was artistic director of the summer programs Opera Theater and Music Festival of Lucca and CCM Spoleto. Former students of his have enjoyed professional careers in North America, Europe, and Asia

Inhaltsangabe

Acknowledgements
Preface
Chapter 1 An Introduction to Individual Sounds
Chapter 2 Italian Diction
Chapter 3 German Diction
Chapter 4 French Diction
Bibliography
Index of Sounds by Spelling
General Index