English and German Diction for Singers: A Comparative Approach

English and German Diction for Singers: A Comparative Approach
ISBN-10
1461658403
ISBN-13
9781461658405
Category
Music
Pages
311
Language
English
Published
2011-02-01
Publisher
Scarecrow Press
Author
Amanda Johnston

Description

Often underestimated, lyric diction is a portal to powerful performance. It is through lyric diction that singers are able to communicate the wishes and desires of the poet, as well as the composer. Amanda Johnston takes a modernized approach in English and German Diction for Singers, making German increasingly accessible through the recognition that English and German are related languages, and thus have many things in common with regard to lyric diction. This comprehensive resource includes a thorough analysis of the German and English languages, as well as lists, tables, charts, musical examples, and even tongue twisters. Designed for both undergraduate and graduate courses in German and English lyric diction, this book is an invaluable resource for classical singers, vocal coaches, and voice teachers alike.

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