Twenty-Five Works for the Dramatic Soprano Voice

What should I perform? This book is to serve as a study guide of twentyfiveworks for the dramatic soprano voice with orchestra. Criteria used forinclusion include range tessitura orchestral scoring dramatic intensity andcultural diversity. There are examples of works dating from 1787 through2004 and include song cycles monoperas monodramas scena and ariassymphonic rhapsodies cantatas symphonic cycles and lyric tragedies.Adhering to the basic requirement of the piece being suitable for thedramatic soprano voice the chosen works are eclectic in language styleethnic origin and musical period. A cursory definition of the dramaticsoprano voice and its rise in operatic history is included. Information isprovided for each listing including a brief biographical sketch of thecomposer and the work's history and lyrics. This book is addressed to allprofessionals in the performing arts as well as specifically to dramaticsopranos conductors composers and lovers of extraordinary and compellingvocal/orchestral works. It is also directed toward professors and educators inmusic voice orchestra theatre and their students.