Sir Keith Falkner amasses the views of world authorities on singing in different musical contexts giving a broad overall picture of the mechanics, the art and craft of singing providing a comprehensive and detailed introduction to the voice. Part One: The Singer and the Voice deals with the fundamentals of using the voice. Part Two: Becoming a Singer covers the progress from the initial training of a singing voice to its exploitation in whatever the chosen context may be. Part Three: The Singers World features articles on singing in the principal Western languages. Finally, there are indispensable contributions by other famous and respected names from the world of singing including Sir Peter Pears, Thomas Allen, Frederick Lloyd, Sir Charles Groves, Gerald Moore, Tito Gobbi, Dame Janet Baker and Sir David Willcocks. These look at all facets of the voice giving expert advice and the benefit of their experience.

About the Author
Keith Falkner studied singing at the Royal College of Music and was a distinguished oratorio soloist, particularly noted for his interpretations of Bach. He became the British Council's music officer for Italy, promoting English music and giving concerts himself. He moved to America to work as a singing professor at Cornell University and later returned to London to become Director of the Royal College of Music. Falkner worked tirelessly to develop and expand the College and was responsible for overseeing the construction of the South Building, the establishment of an electronic studio and the creation of a Museum of Instruments and Department of Portraits.

Reviews
This is a lively and attractive volume, as varied and colourful in its tones as one might expect from the masters of the many tecniques discussed here. - Yehudi Menuhin



Book Information
ISBN 9781871082548
Author Keith Falkner
Format Paperback
Page Count 320
Imprint Kahn & Averill
Publisher Kahn & Averill
Weight(grams) 431g
Dimensions(mm) 216mm * 138mm * 20mm