English and German Diction for Singers - A Comparative Approach

This book offers singers the tools to navigate English and German diction, including drills, word lists, examples, and tongue twisters. The third edition extends discussions of diction choices for musical theatre and cognate consonant substitutions for operatic works, and it provides more exercises, as well as a short history of German.

About the author

Canadian collaborative pianist and vocal coach Amanda Johnston is professor of music at the University of Mississippi where she is music director for the opera theatre, teaches advanced diction, and coaches undergraduate and graduate singers. She is also instructor of German at the Academy of Vocal Arts (AVA).

Summary

This book offers singers the tools to navigate English and German diction, including drills, word lists, examples, and tongue twisters. The third edition extends discussions of diction choices for musical theatre and cognate consonant substitutions for operatic works, and it provides more exercises, as well as a short history of German.

Product details

• Authors: Amanda Johnston, Johnston Amanda
• Assisted by: Angela Meade (Foreword)
• Publisher: Rowman and Littlefield
• Languages: English
• Product format: Hardback
• Released: 15.07.2024
• EAN: 9781538193716
• ISBN: 978-1-5381-9371-6
• No. of pages: 366
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > Music > Music theory; MUSIC / Printed Music / General, MUSIC / Instruction & Study / Voice, MUSIC / Genres & Styles / Opera, Opera, Techniques Of Music / Music Tutorials, Musical scores, lyrics & libretti, Musical scores, lyrics and libretti, Singing: techniques