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WHAT MAKES AN OPERA SINGER?

And where in the making of a performance is the identity of the singer themselves? Linda Kitchen goes behind the scenes with prominent voices who have valuable insight about the world of opera, discussing what it means to be a performer, how they got into the profession and how who they are affects how they perform.

Illustrated with photos of the artists in places that lend meaning to their lives by renowned photographer Nobby Clark.



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An intriguing and richly-detailed insight into the minds, routines, concerns and joys of being an opera singer. A must-read for all performers." - Martin Duncan, Opera and Theatre Director

"Linda Kitchen has done a great job curating a fascinating insight into the professional lives of some of our best-loved singers and sure to be of interest to a next generation of young artists." - Lynne Dawson, Head of the School of Vocal Studies and Opera, Royal Northern College of Music.

Opera Lives

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      Publisher Spiramus Press
      Published 22 November 2018
      ISBN-13 9781910151709
      978-1910151709
      ISBN-10 191015170X
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      Biography: arts and entertainment Opera

      Description

      Book Synopsis
      WHAT MAKES AN OPERA SINGER?

      And where in the making of a performance is the identity of the singer themselves? Linda Kitchen goes behind the scenes with prominent voices who have valuable insight about the world of opera, discussing what it means to be a performer, how they got into the profession and how who they are affects how they perform.

      Illustrated with photos of the artists in places that lend meaning to their lives by renowned photographer Nobby Clark.



      Trade Review
      An intriguing and richly-detailed insight into the minds, routines, concerns and joys of being an opera singer. A must-read for all performers." - Martin Duncan, Opera and Theatre Director

      "Linda Kitchen has done a great job curating a fascinating insight into the professional lives of some of our best-loved singers and sure to be of interest to a next generation of young artists." - Lynne Dawson, Head of the School of Vocal Studies and Opera, Royal Northern College of Music.

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