
Guide to the Aria Repertoire, Volume II
Mark Ross Clark(Author)
Indiana University Press
Published on 2. September 2025
Book
Hardback
320 pages
978-0-253-07265-8 (ISBN)
Description
Fifteen years since the publication of its first volume, this invaluable guide to some of the most challenging aria excerpts continues with Volume II.
Featuring an entirely new selection of arias, Guide to the Aria Repertoire, Volume II brings together many sources to aid the singer on their journey toward powerful, informed performances. Volume I of this guide has proven a tried-and-true resource for the developing operatic singer, with a wealth of insightful commentary from world-famous singers, directors, and other professionals as well as comments on interpreting arias and roles. Volume II follows in this tradition, discussing additional works and including some contemporary and lesser-known works beyond the standard selection. The arias in this guide are organized by voice type, and represent canonical, contemporary, and obscure works from different languages. Each reference listing addresses level of difficulty, voice and character type, special techniques, tessitura, accompaniment, and more.
Guide to the Aria Repertoire, Volume II will be invaluable to the performer, student, and teacher of operatic repertoire throughout their developing careers.
Featuring an entirely new selection of arias, Guide to the Aria Repertoire, Volume II brings together many sources to aid the singer on their journey toward powerful, informed performances. Volume I of this guide has proven a tried-and-true resource for the developing operatic singer, with a wealth of insightful commentary from world-famous singers, directors, and other professionals as well as comments on interpreting arias and roles. Volume II follows in this tradition, discussing additional works and including some contemporary and lesser-known works beyond the standard selection. The arias in this guide are organized by voice type, and represent canonical, contemporary, and obscure works from different languages. Each reference listing addresses level of difficulty, voice and character type, special techniques, tessitura, accompaniment, and more.
Guide to the Aria Repertoire, Volume II will be invaluable to the performer, student, and teacher of operatic repertoire throughout their developing careers.
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Language
English
Place of publication
Bloomington, IN
United States
Target group
College/higher education
Professional and scholarly
Dimensions
Height: 235 mm
Width: 156 mm
ISBN-13
978-0-253-07265-8 (9780253072658)
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Mark Ross Clark is Professor Emeritus of Music and Theatre at the University of Louisiana Monroe and Director of The Louisiana Opera. He is author of The Broadway Song: A Singer's Guide; Guide to the Aria Repertoire (IUP, 2007); and Singing, Acting, and Movement in Opera: A Guide to Singer-getics (IUP, 2002).
Content
Acknowledgments
Introduction
Section I: Soprano
Section II: Mezzo-Soprano
Section III: Tenor
Section IV: Baritone and Bass
Index
Introduction
Section I: Soprano
Section II: Mezzo-Soprano
Section III: Tenor
Section IV: Baritone and Bass
Index