Open Access. Powered by Scholars. Published by Universities.®
Articles 1 - 3 of 3
Full-Text Articles in Arts and Humanities
Linda Collazo: A Bronx Aria, Jose A. Giralt
Linda Collazo: A Bronx Aria, Jose A. Giralt
Capstones
This video project follows Linda Collazo, a mezzo-soprano from the Bronx, as she prepares for various performances during fall of 2018. She describes the training in vocals, music, and acting she undergoes in order to break into the highly competitive field of operatic singers.
https://giraltjschool.exposure.co/linda-collazo-a-bronx-aria
The Challenges And Limitations Of Adapting Mozart's Così Fan Tutte For A Small University Setting, Christopher Lovely
The Challenges And Limitations Of Adapting Mozart's Così Fan Tutte For A Small University Setting, Christopher Lovely
Dissertations
In this dissertation, challenges and limitations related to presenting Così fan tutte within a small university setting are conveyed, as well as offering innovative ideas to create a manageable presentation. I recall my personal experience as Korepititor/Vocal Coach for The University of Southern Mississippi’s 2014 production of Mozart’s Così fan tutte. This document presents topics on the various workings of an opera production: pre-rehearsal preparation, language issues, rehearsal preparation, selection of singers, and production issues. It offers practical solutions to overcome various challenges a small university may encounter. Smaller university opera programs were surveyed regarding their adaptations of …
Hansel And Gretel On The Page And Stage: Literary And Operatic Adaptations Of Grimm’S Fairy-Tale, Meilin Wei
Hansel And Gretel On The Page And Stage: Literary And Operatic Adaptations Of Grimm’S Fairy-Tale, Meilin Wei
Senior Projects Fall 2018
This project focuses on Brothers Grimm's fairy-tale "Hansel and Gretel," taking the original story, its musical arrangements, and its contemporary adaptations into consideration.