So You Want to Sing Light Opera: A Guide for Performers

So You Want to Sing Light Opera is a handbook for performers, teachers, and directors who want to learn more about the genre, including Viennese operetta, English comic opera, French opéra bouffe, and Spanish zarzuela. It provides detailed information on how to prepare and perform roles, as well as spoken dialogue and choreography, with stylistic and musical sensitivity. The book is produced in partnership with the National Association of Teachers of Singing and features online supplemental material on the NATS website.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 288 pages
Publication date: 15 January 2018
Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield

So You Want to Sing Light Opera is a comprehensive guide for performers, teachers, and directors who seek to delve deeper into the captivating realm of light opera, encompassing Viennese operetta, English comic opera, French opéra bouffe, and Spanish zarzuela. Renowned opera director and singer Linda Lister brings clarity to this often misunderstood and overlooked genre of music, offering detailed insights on how to prepare and perform roles with stylistic and musical sensitivity, as well as confidently deliver spoken dialogue and choreography. Lister's focus extends to the characteristics of a light opera performer, the unique singing style associated with light opera, historical references, audition advice, directing insights, and an extensive repertoire recommendation. This book serves as an invaluable resource for singing professionals, teachers, students, conductors, stage directors, coaches, and choreographers, catering to their specific needs and interests in the style.

The So You Want to Sing series is produced in partnership with the National Association of Teachers of Singing (NATS). Similar to all books in the series, So You Want to Sing Light Opera features online supplemental material on the NATS website. By visiting www.nats.org, users can access a wealth of style-specific exercises, audio and video files, and additional resources to enhance their understanding and mastery of light opera.

Weight: 442g
Dimension: 151 x 227 x 24 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781442269385