The Opera Singer's Acting Toolkit: An Essential Guide to Creating A Role

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Introduction PART ONE: THE TOOLS 1 The Foundations The Body: Releasing Tension The Mind: Awareness + Focus The Imagination Play and Spontaneity 2 A Note About Emotion 3 Creating Character 4 Text and Music Organising Information: Given Circumstances Organi
Conclusion 5 The Body and Movement Laban Lecoq Character Types and Commedia dell'Arte The Clown Devising 6 Words and Music in Action PART TWO: IN PRACTICE 1 Preparing for Rehearsals 2 Rehearsals 3 Rehearsals in Depth 4 Performance 5 Auditions PART THREE:
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The complete dramatic toolbox for the opera singer – a step-by-step guide detailing how to create character, from auditions through to rehearsal and performance and formulate a successful career. Drawing upon the innovative approach to the training of young opera singers developed by Martin Constantine, Co-Director of ENO Opera Works, The Opera Singer's Acting Toolkit leads the singer through the process of bringing the libretto and score to life in order to create character. It draws on the work of practitioners such as Stanislavski, Lecoq, Laban and Cicely Berry to introduce the singer to the tools needed to create an interior and physical life for character. The book draws on operatic repertoire from Handel through Mozart to Britten to present practical techniques and exercises to help the singer develop their own individual dramatic toolbox. The Opera Singer's Acting Toolkit features interviews with leading conductors, directors, singers and casting agents to offer invaluable insights into the professional operatic world, and advice on how to remain focused on the importance of the work itself.

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