The Singer's Guide to German Diction

AvValentin Lanzrein,Richard Cross

Inbunden, Engelska, 2018

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Beskrivning

The Singer's Guide to German Diction is the essential foundation for a complete course in German diction for singers, vocal coaches, choral conductors, and anyone wishing to learn to learn the proper pronunciation of High German. Written by Valentin Lanzrein and Richard Cross, who each have years of experience on stage, in the voice studio, and in the diction classroom, it provides an all-encompassing and versatile reference for the rules of German diction and their exceptions.Featuring an easily navigable format that uses tables and charts to support a visual understanding of the text, this guide allows the reader to find information on diction rules and quick help with the formation of each sound. It also places an emphasis on exceptions to the rules, which are crucial in learning the proper pronunciation of any language. Exceptions are not only provided with the diction rules, but are also gathered in a specific section for ease of reference. A glossary of difficult words, names, and exceptions is provided in the appendix, along with a section on Latin pronounced in the German manner.Extensive pronunciation exercises, as well as IPA transcription worksheets and short examples from the vocal literature, are used for practical application of the diction rules, and feature musical exercises drawn from art song, opera, and oratorio. The book's companion website supplements these musical exercises with high-quality audio clips recorded by leading professional singers, providing an invaluable resource for independent study. A comprehensive companion for teachers, students, and singers alike, The Singer's Guide to German Diction brings German diction to life through its well-structured system of practice and reference materials.

Produktinformation

Utgivningsdatum:2018-07-19
Mått:257 x 183 x 25 mm
Vikt:885 g
Format:Inbunden
Språk:Engelska
Antal sidor:314
Förlag:OUP USA
ISBN:9780190238407

Utforska kategorier

Opera inom Kultur
Musikvetenskap inom Kultur
Klassisk musik, konstmusik och orkestermusik inom Kultur

Mer om författaren

Dr. Valentin Lanzrein is an active performer, ardent voice pedagogue, and native German speaker. He has held positions at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and the DePauw University School of Music. He currently serves as Associate Professor of Music and Coordinator of the Graduate Voice Program at the Soochow University School of Music in Suzhou, China.For nearly twenty years Richard Cross was the leading bass-baritone of the Frankfurt Opera in Germany. From 1958 to 1993 he was leading bass at New York City Opera. Mr. Cross has recorded for RCA, CBS-Masterworks, London, and Westminster. He has taught at Mannes College of Music, SUNY Stonybrook, and Juilliard School. Mr. Cross currently serves on the faculty of the Yale School of Music.

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"The Singer's Guide to German Diction should be the textbook of every college, conservatory, or university course in German lyric diction... After singing in German for many years, this text clarified long-lingering questions I had regarding proper pronunciation." -- W. Stephen Smith, Professor of Voice and Opera, Northwestern University Bienen School of Music"The Singer's Guide to German Diction is the most exhaustive, complete German lyric diction text I have ever known or studied... This is a tremendous and important work."-- Margo Garrett, Collaborative Piano Faculty, The Juilliard School

Innehållsförteckning

PrefaceAcknowledgmentsAbout the Companion Website I. FUNDAMENTALSChapter 1: IntroductionChapter 2: Word Structure II. VOWELSChapter 3: Introduction to VowelsChapter 4: Monophthongs I: Tongue VowelsChapter 5: Monophthongs II: Lip VowelsChapter 6: Monophthongs III: Mixed VowelsChapter 7: Diphthongs III. CONSONANTSChapter 8: Introduction to ConsonantsChapter 9: FricativesChapter 10: PlosivesChapter 11: NasalsChapter 12: Laterals and TrillsChapter 13: Affricates IV. ADVANCED DICTION PROBLEMSChapter 14: Exceptions, Vagaries and Problem WordsChapter 15: Sounds from Foreign LoanwordsChapter 16: German Latin APPENDIXAlphabetical Index of German SpellingsIndex of Difficult Words, Names and ExceptionsGlossaryBibliographyGeneral Index