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Singing in Style: A Guide to Vocal Performance Practices

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Very thoughtfully written and researched. Elliot provides some suggestions based on her research, but stresses that, particularly in earlier music, many aspects of performance practice were arbitrary. For example, there are appropriate and inappropriate ways to ornament a Handel aria, but within the scope of appropriate ways, there are countless varieties and interpretations that are equally valid. Even in the composer's time, this was the case. The author presents research designed to aid performers in making informed decisions about their own performances. Therefore, this book is best suited to the serious and studious performer and is not for those looking for a quick, mindless answer.

Hola,

El 19/05/2010 hice una compra a ustedes de 19,78 por el libro *"Singing in

Style: A Guide to Vocal Performance Practices", *Ms. Martha Elliott;

Paperback.

Con fecha de 14 de septiembre an no he recibido el libro. Por qu? Pido

explicaciones. Quiero el lbro o que me devuelvan el dinero.

Atentamente,

Enric X. Naval

A perfect book! In one small volume we find hundreds of details on performance of vocal music from Baroque to contemporary authors. A great feature for students is that the author helps develop analytical thinking applied to performance!

This book is an excellent introduction to performance practice. While not really introducing new material, this book stands out for it's clear readability.