The Opera Singer's Career Guide: Understanding the European Fach System
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| Rating | : | 4.19 (537 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0810869152 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 336 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2013-01-22 |
| Language | : | English |
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Dr. Pearl Yeadon McGinnis (1943-2007) was professor of music and the director of Opera Workshop at Missouri State University. She collaborated with her sister on a series of benefit concerts and currently sings with Cantate Carlisle.. Yeadon is the author of The Solo Vocal Music of American Composer John La Montaine: Compositions for Voice on Piano (2004).Marith McGinnis Willis is an actress, singer, director, and vocal instructor
In addition, practical details are offered about establishing and maintaining residency in Europe, obtaining permission to live and work in Europe, and helpful hints about customs and travel.. The Opera Singer's Career Guide: Understanding the European Fach System presents valuable information to help readers learn, understand, and use the Fach system to their professional advantage. She explains the different styles of European opera houses and gives an example of life in a state level German opera house, including the various performance spaces, the makeup and responsibilities of an ensemble, and the jobs and functions of opera house personnel. More than just soprano, alt
Andrew Childs, Lyric Tenor, and Professor and Chair of Music at St. She has created a marvel of utility: an efficient and painstakingly compiled book full of organized thought, pertinent and useful information with the success of the singer in mind. Yeadon's work will provide both direction and assurance; the amateur opera lover will delight in the behind-the-scenes descriptions of people, places, and performances. (Dr. The appendixes will prove excellent references to anyone considering employment in Europe, as they contain not only listings of all major opera houses in Germany, Austria, and Switzerland, including contact information for all the major agencies, but also extensive role and audition repertoire lists for all voice types (including children). Mary's College) . This work is an exceptionally practical
very basic, better for beginners A. Niedbala This book is far more expensive than the others about singing in Germany and has far less information. If the author has to define common technical and musical terms, it is definitely NOT a book for the professional! Also, the author and contributor seem to be a bit disconnected with the current European system which is going through major change due to the economic realities in Europe. The advice, even though the book is recent, feels old. There are a cou. A must have for the young Opera singer Amazon Customer This is a wonderfully written book and a must have for the new Opera Singer who desires a career in Europe. Written by a sucessful Opera singer who lived and worked in most of the Opera houses in Europe. She lays the foundation for becoming a singer, how to manage the opera houses and local governemnt officials. She has tips and strategies for getting in the door of the opera houses and making a smooth transition from the US opera houses to Europe. Very we