The Verdi Baritone: Studies in the Development of Dramatic Character - Couverture souple

Edwards, Geoffrey; Edwards, Ryan

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 0253220394 ISBN 13 : 9780253220394

Editeur : Indiana University Press, 2008

Synopsis

... a well-written, practical, and carefully documented source for character development... The Verdi Baritone offers a unique, and uniquely qualified, discourse on a much too often overlooked aspect of the operas."-The Opera Journal

... a series of beautifully written and carefully argued monographs on baritone roles... "-Choice

From the professional performer to the opera afficiando, every reader will gain unexpected insights into Verdi's dramatic and musical genius. The Verdi Baritone is a vitally important and necessary contribution to the literature." -Journal of Singing

The Verdi Baritone explores the unfolding of seven of the most complex and challenging operatic roles, revealing the way these roles were conceived and executed: Nabucco, Ernani, Macbeth, Rigoletto, La Traviata, Simon Boccanegra, and Otello. Voice students, professional performers, and their teachers and coaches, as well as opera lovers, will gain insight into Verdi's masterful use of text, music, and staging to portray each character's inner self.

A propos du livre

À propos de l?auteur

Geoffrey Edwards is an award-winning author and stage director who received his Ph.D. in theater and drama from Northwestern University.

Ryan Edwards gained international acclaim as a singing actor during his career as a leading baritone with the Metropolitan Opera.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Indiana University Press
• Date d'édition: 2008
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 0253220394
• ISBN 13: 9780253220394
• Reliure: Broché
• Nombre de pages: 208
• Coordonnées du fabricant: non disponible
• Personne responsable: non disponible