Singing in Style: A Guide to Vocal Performance Practices - Tapa dura

"This is just the kind of book I wish I''d had access to when I was a student, but I am still ever so grateful to benefit from it now. It is thorough, thoughtful, inclusive, and a real joy to read. I know I''ll be referring to Singing In Style frequently in the years to come . . . not to mention recommending it to countless others."-Dawn Upshaw, soprano "Singing in Style opens the door for singers to a better understanding of how to put more thought into their performances of the past four hundred years of song. In some cases, Elliott raises useful questions herself; then she gives us tools and resources for finding the answers. I wish such a book had been available when I was a student."Drew Minter, countertenor -- Drew Minter Full of information which enlightens our interpretive choices, Singing In Style is a most welcome resource and a must read for our profession.Lucy Shelton, soprano -- Lucy Shelton This is just the kind of book I wish I''d had access to when I was a student, but I am still ever so grateful to benefit from it now. It is thorough, thoughtful, inclusive, and a real joy to read. I know I''ll be referring to Singing In Style frequently in the years to come . . . not to mention recommending it to countless others.Dawn Upshaw, soprano -- Dawn Upshaw "A very important addition to the field. I recommend it to students and teachers."--Paul Sperry, Manhattan School of Music --Paul Sperry "Full of information which enlightens our interpretive choices, "Singing In Style" is a most welcome resource and a must read for our profession."--Lucy Shelton, soprano --Lucy Shelton ""Singing in Style" opens the door for singers to a better understanding of how to put more thought into their performances of the past four hundred years of song. In some cases, Elliott raises useful questions herself; then she gives us tools and resources for finding the answers. I wish such a book had been available when I was a student."--Drew Minter, countertenor --Drew Minter "This is just the kind of book I wish I'd had access to when I was a student, but I am still ever so grateful to benefit from it now. It is thorough, thoughtful, inclusive, and a real joy to read. I know I'll be referring to "Singing In Style "frequently in the years to come . . . not to mention recommending it to countless others."--Dawn Upshaw, soprano --Dawn Upshaw "An indispensable guide for singers, pianists and teachers. Written from a singer's viewpoint, "Singing in Style" raises a host of important issues, addressing them with clarity and insight."--Brian Zeger, Artistic Director of Vocal Arts, Juilliard School --Brian Zeger " This is just the kind of book I wish I''d had access to when I was a student, but I am still ever so grateful to benefit from it now.& nbsp; & nbsp; It is thorough, thoughtful, inclusive, and a real joy to read.& nbsp; I know I''ll be referring to Singing In Style frequently in the years to come . . . not to mention recommending it to countless others. " -- Dawn Upshaw, soprano " Singing in Style opens the door for singers to a better understanding of how to put more thought into their performances of the past four hundred years of song. In some cases, Elliott raises useful questions herself; then she gives us tools and resources for finding the answers. I wish such a book had been available when I was a student." -- Drew Minter, countertenor & nbsp; " Full of information which enlightens our interpretive choices, Singing In Style is a most& nbsp; welcome resource& nbsp; and a must read for our profession. " -- Lucy Shelton, soprano

The first historical overview of vocal performance practice and style ever published, Singing In Style provides an introduction to how such issues as ornamentation, vibrato, rubato, portamento, articulation, tempo, language and accompaniment with period instruments have been handled since the seventeenth century. Each chapter presents a historical period and gives background information on the singers and composers, the vocal repertoire and the stylistic conventions of that time. Specific repertoire examples are discussed as well, to show how to use the music itself as a context for making stylistic choices.