menu
{ "item_title" : "What to Listen For in Opera", "item_author" : [" Charles R. Beck "], "item_description" : " Covering famous operas from 14 Italian, French and German composers, this handbook is designed to help listeners understand and appreciate the special skills required to sing famous operatic songs. The book includes a plot synopsis of each opera with information about each song, which are introduced in their dramatic settings along with the vocal requirements for the most demanding passages. Interactive literary and rhyming exercises help the reader become more engaged and knowledgeable. Foreign language passages are translated into English and key words are highlighted in each language. The operatic vocabulary is defined to help the listener better understand the technical demands for a highly trained voice. The book is designed as a useful handbook for both experienced and beginning opera listeners. Appendices provide information on singers, recordings and useful references.", "item_img_path" : "https://covers4.booksamillion.com/covers/bam/0/78/649/609/0786496096_b.jpg", "price_data" : { "retail_price" : "29.95", "online_price" : "29.95", "our_price" : "29.95", "club_price" : "29.95", "savings_pct" : "0", "savings_amt" : "0.00", "club_savings_pct" : "0", "club_savings_amt" : "0.00", "discount_pct" : "10", "store_price" : "" } }
What to Listen For in Opera|Charles R. Beck

What to Listen For in Opera : An Introductory Handbook

local_shippingShip to Me
In Stock.
FREE Shipping for Club Members help

Overview

Covering famous operas from 14 Italian, French and German composers, this handbook is designed to help listeners understand and appreciate the special skills required to sing famous operatic songs. The book includes a plot synopsis of each opera with information about each song, which are introduced in their dramatic settings along with the vocal requirements for the most demanding passages. Interactive literary and rhyming exercises help the reader become more engaged and knowledgeable. Foreign language passages are translated into English and key words are highlighted in each language.

The operatic vocabulary is defined to help the listener better understand the technical demands for a highly trained voice. The book is designed as a useful handbook for both experienced and beginning opera listeners. Appendices provide information on singers, recordings and useful references.

This item is Non-Returnable

Details

  • ISBN-13: 9780786496099
  • ISBN-10: 0786496096
  • Publisher: McFarland & Company
  • Publish Date: October 2014
  • Dimensions: 8.9 x 5.9 x 0.8 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 0.85 pounds
  • Page Count: 288
  • Reading Level: Ages 18-UP

Related Categories

You May Also Like...

    1

BAM Customer Reviews