Singers of every age level and musical genre will benefit from this insightful new book. Topics include: Finding the Voice That Was Never Lost Language Learning The Brain in Singing Fear and the Psychology of Singing Putting Theory into Practice (the physiology and technique of singing). Performers of all ages and abilities will gain valuable insight into the mechanics psychology and physiology of singing.

A Guide to Healthy Powerful Singing-Belting is a strong way of big singing that has become very popular in contemporary styles. It is heard in everything from rock to hip-hop to pop to musical theater to the plethora of award shows. However not only is there much confusion and misinformation about how to belt well if done poorly belting can actually damage the voice. Numerous famous singers have belted their way to injury or even lost their voices sometimes permanently. Many voice teachers believe (incorrectly) that belting is simply bad physically and aesthetically. So singing students are getting mixed messages. They hear their favorite artists belt-singing throughout their favorite music yet theresources teaching healthy belting techniques are few and far between. Belting for the Contemporary Singer seeks to remedy the situation. The fact is belting can be done well and without causing injury. This book presents the facts about belting what approaches work and which to avoid. Its online video and audio demonstrate good techniques and exercises.

Par FAGERLUND SEBASTIAN. Based on the film by Ingmar Bergman, Sebastian Fagerlund’s Autumn Sonata follows Charlotte Andergast, a celebrated concert pianist, as she visits the country home of her adult daughter, Eva. Charlotte has not seen Eva for seven years, during which time Eva and her husband Viktor have lost their three-year-old son Erik. Eva’s sister, Helena (Charlotte’s daughter), had been held in an institution but now (unbeknownst to Charlotte) lives with Eva and Viktor. Charlotte brings with her her need for adulation, imagining the chorus as an admiring concert audience applauding her every decision. When the family members converge under one roof after years of separation, they begin to delve into the past and old wounds?despite their good intentions?are reopened. Autumn Sonata was commissioned by the Finnish National Opera and premiered in Helsinki on 8 September 2017 with the Finnish National Opera Orchestra and Chorus conducted by John Storgårds. The direction and set design was made by Stéphane Braunschweig and the premiere cast included Anne Sofie von Otter, Erika Sunnegårdh, Helena Juntunen, Tommi Hakala and Nicholas Söderlund. / Instrumental Music / Répertoire / Voix