Handbook of Diction for Singers: Italian, German, French by Adams, David
Handbook of Diction for Singers: Italian, German, French by Adams, David

Handbook of Diction for Singers: Italian, German, French

Now in its second edition, A Handbook of Diction for Singers is a complete guide to achieving...
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Author: David Adams
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Handbook of Diction for Singers: Italian, German, French by Adams, David

Handbook of Diction for Singers: Italian, German, French

BD$78.05
Handbook of Diction for Singers: Italian, German, French by Adams, David

Handbook of Diction for Singers: Italian, German, French

BD$78.05
Author: David Adams
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Description
Now in its second edition, A Handbook of Diction for Singers is a complete guide to achieving professional levels of diction in Italian, German, and French, the three major languages of the classical vocal repertory. Written for English-speaking singers and offering thorough, consistent explanations, it is an ideal tool for students and an invaluable reference for voice teachers, vocal coaches, and conductors. The book combines traditional approaches proven successful in the teaching of diction with important new material not readily available elsewhere, presenting the sounds of each language in logical order, along with essential information on matters such as diacritical marks, syllabification, word stress, and effective use of the variety of foreign-language dictionaries.

Presented in an attractively concise format, the book goes into greater detail than comparable texts, providing specific information to clarify concepts typically difficult for English-speaking singers. Particular emphasis is placed on the characteristics of vowel length, the sequencing of sounds between words, as well as the differences between spoken and sung sounds in all three languages. Featuring significantly expanded coverage of each of the three languages and illustrated with numerous examples, this second edition of A Handbook of Diction for Singers is an exceptional text for courses in diction and a valuable reference source for all vocalists.

Author: David Adams
Publisher: Oxford University Press
Published: 01/28/2008
Pages: 248
Binding Type: Paperback
Weight: 0.92lbs
Size: 9.09h x 6.27w x 0.71d
ISBN: 9780195325591

About the Author
David H. Adams has sung as lyric tenor in opera and concert in Italy, Austria, Germany, and the US. He has been on the faculty of the University of Cincinnati College-Conservatory of Music since 1980, and is currently Head of the Performance Studies Division of the Conservatory. He is artistic director of the Opera Theater and Music Festival of Lucca (Italy), and has served on the faculty of the Aspen Music School.
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