Vocal Mastery

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Vocal Mastery

by Harriette Brower

EN·~5 hours·256 chapters

Chapters

256 total
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VOCAL MASTERY - TALKS WITH MASTER SINGERS AND TEACHERS - COMPRISING INTERVIEWS WITH CARUSO, FARRAR, MAUREL, LEHMANN, AND OTHERS - BY - HARRIETTE BROWER - Author of "Piano Mastery, First and Second Series," - "Home-Help in Music Study," - "Self-Help in Piano Study" - WITH TWENTY PORTRAITS - FREDERICK A. STOKES COMPANY PUBLISHERS 1917, by OLIVER DITSON COMPANY NEW YORK - 1918, 1919, by THE MUSICAL OBSERVER COMPANY - 1920, by FREDERICK A. STOKES COMPANY

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ILLUSTRATIONS

0:35
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FOREWORD

1:55
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VOCAL MASTERY

0:00
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I

0:00
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ENRICO CARUSO

0:00
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THE VALUE OF WORK

1:42
8

IN EARLY DAYS

1:27
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RIGID DISCIPLINE

0:44
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THE FIRST REAL CHANCE

1:01

Description

Vocal Mastery offers listeners an intimate glimpse into the minds of opera’s golden‑age legends. Through candid conversations with icons such as Enrico Caruso, Geraldine Farrar, and Victor Maurel, the author draws out personal philosophies on breath control, diction, and stage presence. The interviews reveal how each artist wrestled with their own unique challenges, turning raw talent into enduring artistry.

Beyond the famous names, the book also captures the perspectives of teachers and lesser‑known masters, providing practical tips that still resonate with singers today. Readers hear anecdotes about early struggles, the discipline of daily practice, and the subtle balance between vocal technique and emotional expression. Whether you are a student, a seasoned performer, or simply a lover of great voices, these conversations offer timeless guidance and inspiration.

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Full title

Vocal Mastery Talks with Master Singers and Teachers, Comprising Interviews with Caruso, Farrar, Maurel, Lehmann, and Others

Language

en

Duration

~5 hours (315K characters)

Publisher of text edition

Project Gutenberg

Credits

Produced by Chuck Greif and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team (https://www.pgdp.net).

Release date

2005-03-23

Rights

Public domain in the USA.

About the author

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Harriette Brower

1869–1928

Best known for lively books on music and musicians, this early-20th-century American writer brought famous performers and composers closer to everyday readers. Her work blends biography, interviews, and practical insight in a way that still feels warm and accessible.

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