Informationen zu "Great Singers on the Art of Singing"
Verlag: Dover Publications Inc.
Verlagsnummer: 0-486-29190-1
EAN: 9780486291901
ISBN: 978-0-486-29190-1
Beschreibung
Cooke, James Francis, co-author
This outstanding volume is a compilation of the most important chapters from
two books in which master singers and teachers offer invaluable advice on
topics essential to every singer from basic vocal training to the ineffable
qualities that make a singer great. Twenty-seven concise and insightful
chapters include Italy, the Home of Song by Enrico Caruso: The Will to
Succeed A Compelling Force by Geraldine Farrar: Teaching Yourself to Sing by
Amelita Galli-Curci: The Know How in the Art of Singing by Mary Garden:
Building a Vocal Repertoire by Alma Gluck: A Visit to Mme. Lilli Lehmann by
Lilli Lehmann: and Common Sense in Training and Preserving the Voice by Dame
NellieMelba. Advice from these great singers, along with practical and
inspirational observations by David Bispham, Florence Easton, Frieda Hempel,
Ernestine Schumann-Heink, and other luminaries of the opera world make this a
fascinating and informative volume that will delight singers at all levels as
well as all lovers of opera and its legendary stars.
