Opera Coaching

"Opera Coaching is the first practical guide that discusses how to help singers meet the physical and vocal demands of a score, and how to shape their entire performance. This second edition adds the sub-title Professional Techniques for the Repetiteur to aptly describe the many tasks of the opera coach, who must have a full understanding of human physiognomy and the human voice, knowledge of the many languages used in Western vocal music, as well as the opera repertoire. It takes into account the changes in the past 15 years since first publication, adds a new chapter on large ensemble rehearsals, changes the chapter order to make the progression through technical work more extensive, adds certain composers, some modern operas, and more"--