Acting Techniques for Opera - Softcover

LizBeth Lucca

Softcover

ISBN 10: 098156240X ISBN 13: 9780981562407

Publisher: Vivace Opera, 2007

Synopsis

Here are time-honored acting techniques from theater that best apply to opera - illustrated with examples from popular operas - with exercises included to connect you immediately with your acting power. You will sing better - with more power, vibrancy and depth, when you connect to the music dramatically.

About this title

About the Author:

LizBeth Lucca is a stage director, singer, actor and acting coach who has worked in opera for over twenty years, having directed over 30 operatic productions and sung over 25 roles. Ms. Lucca also teaches a class she developed entitled 'Acting Workout for Opera Singers' and is currently the Artistic Director for Repertory Opera Company in Los Angeles.

Review:

Every aspect of the journey to a great musical and dramatic performance is addressed, from the translation of the text, through the learning of the music, to making every moment of a performance compelling. --Rodney Gilfry, baritone

This is the real thing - concise and pithy. No person who is ambitious to be an actor should think twice before buying this book. --Henrietta Pelta, coach USC, UCLA, CalArts and 26 years as Musical Director of Euterpe Opera

About this edition

• Publisher: Vivace Opera
• Publication date: 2007
• ISBN 10: 098156240X
• ISBN 13: 9780981562407
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 172
• Illustrator: Maggie Abeyta