THE SOPRANO VOICE TYPE AND ITS IMPORTANCE WITHIN THE OPERETTA GENRE
THE SOPRANO VOICE TYPE AND ITS IMPORTANCE WITHIN THE OPERETTA GENRE
Author(s): Éva-Elena JordanSubject(s): Fine Arts / Performing Arts
Published by: Studia Universitatis Babes-Bolyai
Keywords: prima donna; grande dame; lyrical soprano; spinto soprano;
Summary/Abstract: This hereby study has two main parts, uneven in length. In the first part we have attempted to classify the types of voices within the genre of operetta, while detailing their functional aspects, focusing on the analysis of the use of the soprano voice for the roles of prima donna and grande dame. In our second part, we have presented the main female roles of the 14 operettas that we will analyze within our doctoral research, classified from the standpoint of their authors. We have also added some interesting facts concerning the great Hungarian operetta composers, as well as mentioned famous performers who portrayed the main roles of these operettas during the time they were performed.
Journal: Studia Universitatis Babes-Bolyai - Musica
- Issue Year: 63/2018
- Issue No: 2
- Page Range: 103-114
- Page Count: 12
- Language: English
