Tenor: History of a Voice

by John Potter

Book Overview

A lively history of the tenor voice and its extraordinary virtuosos, including Caruso, Bocelli, Pavarotti, and other beloved singers

From its emergence in the sixteenth century to the phenomenon of the "Three Tenors" and beyond, the tenor voice has grown in popularity and esteem. This engaging and authoritative book--the first comprehensive history of tenor singing--presents fascinating details about the world's great performers,...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0300168934
• ISBN13: 9780300168938
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Yale University Press
• Length: 320 Pages
• Weight: 0.75 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 5.8" x 9.0"