In Character: Opera Portraiture (Amadeus)

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In Character: Opera Portraiture (Amadeus)
- In Character (Opera Portraiture) Amadeus Series Hardcover Written by John F
- Martin In Character: Opera Portraiture memorably captures operatic performers away from the audience but fully inhabiting their roles
- It showcases the work of John F
- Martin, who for years set up a portable studio in the basement of the San Francisco Opera and photographed the players - in costume and full makeup - right before or after they took the stage
- The subjects range from nonsinging supernumeraries through chorus members and comprimarii to opera's greatest stars, such as Anna Netrebko, Natalie Dessay, Deborah Voigt, Juan Diego Flórez, and Dmitri Hvorostovsky
ÃŠIn Character: Opera PortraitureÃŠ memorably captures operatic performers away from the audience but fully inhabiting their roles. It showcases the work of John F. Martin who for years set up a portable studio in the basement of the San Francisco Opera and photographed the players Ã¤ in costume and full makeup Ã¤ right before or after they took the stage. The subjects range from nonsinging supernumeraries through chorus members and comprimarii to opera's greatest stars such as Anna Netrebko Natalie Dessay Deborah Voigt Juan Diego FlÃ¬rez and Dmitri Hvorostovsky. Their roles run the gamut of opera personalities: heroes and heroines villains and outcasts royalty and common folk Biblical figures and creatures of myth. Facing Martin's camera each artist projects the essence of his or her character however great or small the part.ÃžThe book also features a foreword by author Amy Tan; a preface by David Gockley general director of the San Francisco Opera; essays on opera behind the scenes the vital role of costumes and the transformation of singers into characters; and an interview with world-renowned soprano Danielle de Niese. A collection unlike any other ÃŠIn CharacterÃŠ will have broad appeal-to opera and theater buffs costume and fashion aficionados and anyone who appreciates fine art photography.
Country USA
Brand Hal Leonard
Manufacturer Amadeus
Binding Hardcover
ItemPartNumber 127662
ReleaseDate 2014-09-01
UnitCount 1
Format Illustrated
UPCs 888680009267
EANs 0001574674536

Country	USA
Brand	Hal Leonard
Manufacturer	Amadeus
Binding	Hardcover
ItemPartNumber	127662
ReleaseDate	2014-09-01
UnitCount	1
Format	Illustrated
UPCs	888680009267
EANs	0001574674536

In Character: Opera Portraiture (Amadeus)

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