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This history explores the soprano's evolution from the 16th to the 21st century, analysing societal influences on the art form. Boyden's gender-focused perspective, part of a five-volume series, is a valuable resource for singing history enthusiasts, referencing various art forms and offering insight into the rich history of the soprano voice.

Table of Contents
Author’s Note Preface – Anatomy of a Muse Chapter 1 – Engendered Slavery Chapter 2 – Origin of the Species Chapter 3 – So Potent Art Chapter 4 – Sweet Madness Chapter 5 – Counterintuitively Speaking Chapter 6 – Faster Pussycat! Chapter 7 – First Ladies Chapter 8 – Donne d’ogni grado, d’ogni forma, d’ogni età Chapter 9 – Colouring by Numbers Acknowledgments Bibliography Index

The Soprano A Cultural History

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      Publisher: Ragueneau Press
      Publication Date: 09/10/2023
      ISBN13: 9781399960403, 978-1399960403
      ISBN10: 1399960407
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      Description

      Book Synopsis
      This history explores the soprano's evolution from the 16th to the 21st century, analysing societal influences on the art form. Boyden's gender-focused perspective, part of a five-volume series, is a valuable resource for singing history enthusiasts, referencing various art forms and offering insight into the rich history of the soprano voice.

      Table of Contents
      Author’s Note Preface – Anatomy of a Muse Chapter 1 – Engendered Slavery Chapter 2 – Origin of the Species Chapter 3 – So Potent Art Chapter 4 – Sweet Madness Chapter 5 – Counterintuitively Speaking Chapter 6 – Faster Pussycat! Chapter 7 – First Ladies Chapter 8 – Donne d’ogni grado, d’ogni forma, d’ogni età Chapter 9 – Colouring by Numbers Acknowledgments Bibliography Index

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