{"product_id":"singing-in-style-9780300136326","title":"Singing in Style","description":"\u003cb\u003eBook Synopsis\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePresenting a historical overview of vocal performance practice and style, this title provides an introduction to how such issues as ornamentation, vibrato, rubato, portamento, articulation, tempo, language, and accompaniment with period instruments have been handled since the seventeenth century.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTrade Review\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSelected as an Outstanding Academic Title for 2006 by \u003ci\u003eChoice Magazine\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"This is just the kind of book I wish I'd had access to when I was a student, but I am still ever so grateful to benefit from it now.  It is thorough, thoughtful, inclusive, and a real joy to read.  I know I'll be referring to \u003ci\u003eSinging In Style \u003c\/i\u003efrequently in the years to come . . . not to mention recommending it to countless others.\"—Dawn Upshaw, soprano\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"\u003ci\u003eSinging in Style\u003c\/i\u003e opens the door for singers to a better understanding of how to put more thought into their performances of the past four hundred years of song. In some cases, Elliott raises useful questions herself; then she gives us tools and resources for finding the answers. I wish such a book had been available when I was a student.\"—Drew Minter, countertenor\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"Full of information which enlightens our interpretive choices, \u003ci\u003eSinging In Style\u003c\/i\u003e is a most welcome resource and a must read for our profession.\"—Lucy Shelton, soprano\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"A very important addition to the field. I recommend it to students and teachers.\"—Paul Sperry, Manhattan School of Music\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"An indispensable guide for singers, pianists and teachers. Written from a singer’s viewpoint, \u003ci\u003eSinging in Style\u003c\/i\u003e raises a host of important issues, addressing them with clarity and insight.\"—Brian Zeger, Artistic Director of Vocal Arts, Juilliard School \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Yale University Press","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49401509019991,"sku":"9780300136326","price":22.5,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0817\/1739\/5799\/files\/9780300136326.jpg?v=1730477652","url":"https:\/\/bookcurl.com\/products\/singing-in-style-9780300136326","provider":"Book Curl","version":"1.0","type":"link"}