Singing, Acting, and Movement in Opera : A Guide to Singer-Getics

Mark Ross Clark

ISBN 10: 0253215323 / ISBN 13: 9780253215321

Editore: Indiana University Press Apr 2009, 2009

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Neuware - '. . . a remarkable collection of observations and reflections on past experiences by many excellent artists and teachers that will doubtless help . . . those interested in creating 'opera magic.'' -Tito Capobianco Singing, Acting, and Movement in Opera is designed for use in opera and musical theater workshops and by beginning professional singers. Drawing on years of research, teaching, and performing, Mark Ross Clark provides an overview of dramatic methodology for the singing actor, encouraging the student's active participation through practical exercises and application to well-known works. The Singer-getics method emphasizes integration of the various dimensions of opera performance, creating synergies among vocal performance, character development, facial expression, and movement on the stage. The book presents important information about stagecraft, characterization, posture, historical styles, performance anxiety, aria, and scene analysis. Excerpts from interviews with performers, directors, conductors, coaches, composers, and teachers offer insights and advice, allowing the reader to 'meet the artists.' An appendix by postural alignment specialist Emily Bogard describes techniques of relaxation and self-awareness for the performer. This lively book will appeal to students, teachers, professionals, and general readers alike.

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• Titolo: Singing, Acting, and Movement in Opera : A Guide to Singer-Getics
• Editore: Indiana University Press Apr 2009
• Data di pubblicazione: 2009
• Lingua: Inglese
• ISBN 10: 0253215323
• ISBN 13: 9780253215321
• Rilegatura: Taschenbuch
• Condizione: Neu
• Dimensioni: 234 L x 156 A x 9 P (millimetri) 234 millimetri di larghezza per 156 millimetri di altezza per 9 millimetri di profondità
• Peso: 272 grammi

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... a remarkable collection of observations and reflections on past experiences by many excellent artists and teachers that will doubtless help... those interested in creating ‘opera magic.’" —Tito Capobianco

Singing, Acting, and Movement in Opera is designed for use in opera and musical theater workshops and by beginning professional singers. Drawing on years of research, teaching, and performing, Mark Ross Clark provides an overview of dramatic methodology for the singing actor, encouraging the student’s active participation through practical exercises and application to well-known works. The Singer-getics method emphasizes integration of the various dimensions of opera performance, creating synergies among vocal performance, character development, facial expression, and movement on the stage. The book presents important information about stagecraft, characterization, posture, historical styles, performance anxiety, aria, and scene analysis. Excerpts from interviews with performers, directors, conductors, coaches, composers, and teachers offer insights and advice, allowing the reader to "meet the artists." An appendix by postural alignment specialist Emily Bogard describes techniques of relaxation and self-awareness for the performer. This lively book will appeal to students, teachers, professionals, and general readers alike.

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A singer and teacher, Mark Ross Clark has taught opera workshop for 20 years and has directed and produced over 50 operas in professional and university venues. He holds a doctorate in opera production and degrees in vocal performance, and is currently Associate Professor in the Indiana University School of Music and IU Opera Theater Production Director.

A singer and teacher, Mark Ross Clark has taught opera workshop for 20 years and has directed and produced over 50 operas in professional and university venues. He holds a doctorate in opera production and degrees in vocal performance, and is currently Associate Professor in the Indiana University School of Music and IU Opera Theater Production Director.

A singer and teacher, Mark Ross Clark has taught opera workshop for 20 years and has directed and produced over 50 operas in professional and university venues. He holds a doctorate in opera production and degrees in vocal performance, and is currently Associate Professor in the Indiana University School of Music and IU Opera Theater Production Director.

Mark Ross Clark is Associate Professor in the Indiana University School of Music. He has taught opera workshop for twenty years and has directed and produced more than fifty operas in professional and university venues.