Vocal virtuosity : the origins of the coloratura soprano in nineteenth-century opera / Sean M. Parr.
"Vocal Virtuosity is a book about the apex of operatic vocalism. Nothing strikes the ear quite like a soprano singing in the sonic stratosphere. Whether thrilling, chilling, or repellent to the listener, the reaction to cascades of coloratura with climaxing high notes is strong. Coloratura-agil...
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