Vocal Mastery by Harriette Brower
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About this eBook
| Author | Brower, Harriette, 1869-1928 |
|---|---|
| Title |
Vocal Mastery Talks with Master Singers and Teachers, Comprising Interviews with Caruso, Farrar, Maurel, Lehmann, and Others |
| Note | Reading ease score: 69.4 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
| Credits |
Produced by Chuck Greif and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team (https://www.pgdp.net). |
| Summary | "Vocal Mastery" by Harriette Brower is a collection of interviews with renowned singers and vocal coaches, written in the early 20th century. The book features a series of enlightening discussions with celebrated artists like Enrico Caruso, Geraldine Farrar, and Victor Maurel, delving into their personal insights and philosophies regarding the art of singing. It aims to provide valuable advice and methods for those aspiring to master their vocal skills. The beginning of the work introduces the author's motivation in gathering these interviews, emphasizing the challenges of accessing great artists and drawing out their experiences. It highlights the difficulty singers have in articulating the nuances of their craft, as singing is an individual art with deeply personal approaches. The opening segments include a detailed profile of Caruso, recounting his early struggles, rigorous training, and the pivotal moments in his career that led him to vocal mastery, along with his belief in the importance of consistent hard work in achieving success. This sets a tone of inspiration and dedication that permeates the narratives Brower presents throughout the book. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | MT: Music: Musical instruction and study, Composition |
| Subject | Singers |
| Subject | Singing -- Instruction and study |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 15446 |
| Release Date | Mar 23, 2005 |
| Most Recently Updated | Dec 14, 2020 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 126 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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