Hi everybody ! I'm quite new on the vocalist group, I just sent one message recently, probably quite silly, which was called hearing ones 'voiceš. But I omitted to tell you who I am : a French musicologist, working at the CNRS (National center of scientific research). I am currently writing a book- to be published by Actes Sud - about the mounting of a production in an opera house. It covers all professions (stage design, costume design, make up, orchestra, chor, scene, etc., and of course singers. It's not about the conception of a production, but its realisation (a technical point of view). It is a very difficult book to write. Actually, I'm writing about the study of a new role with a coach (pianist). I read Joan Dornemann's book. I spoke with several coaches. And I had the opportunity to assist at two lessons that Jean-Philippe Lafont took when he was preparing for Macbeth in the Opera Bastille in Paris. But I feel like if I don't know enough. You know, to write about the chor, I stayed with them during three weeks, and that was great. So I'm hoping some of you could help me. Then I could prepare my questions. For instance, I need examples of little arrangements allowed by tradition, which can help the singer technically but are of course in the musical style. They must come from well-known operas. So thank you, and please forgive my bad english. Laurence P.S. Most of my information thus far has come from the Opera Bastille, where I know a lot of people. May be I can help some of you if you need informations !
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