Diva
Subtitle: the new generation : the sopranos and mezzos of the decade discuss their roles
By: Helena Matheopoulos.
Publisher: Northeastern University Press
Published: 1998
Place of publication: Boston
Language: eng
Number of pages: 372
Subjects: Women singers -- Interviews; Opera -- 20th century
Description: The past eight years have seen the renaissance of the Diva, with the rise to prominence of a number of female singers who are capable of drawing mass audiences as well as delivering performances to rival those of the stars of the past.

The divas analyze their roles, both vocally and dramatically, discuss choices in repertoire and reflect on their lives and careers. Matheopoulos interweaves her narrative with insightful and critical commentary, and peppers her profiles with remarks from conductors, directors, voice teachers, coaches and, on occasion, famous colleagues from the past.

She also highlights changes in the opera scene, including the appearance in recent years of many talented Russian singers and the prominence of American-born divas during the last decade.
Notes: Includes index.