Defining the Contralto Voice Through the Repertoire of Ralph Vaughan Williams
Description:
At the beginning of the twentieth century, the recognition of the contralto voice type had reached its apex in England. Throughout the remainder of the century, the number and popularity of recorded contraltos has decreased alongside the rise of the mezzo-soprano voice type. Due to the contralto’s decline and the lack of repertoire composed specifically for the voice, the definition of “contralto” remains somewhat ambiguous. The large contralto repertoire of English composer Ralph Vaughan Willi…
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Date:
May 2014
Creator:
Daniels, Sarah M.
Partner:
UNT Libraries