Performing Wagner: A Singer's Perspective on the Major Tenor Roles

Offers a unique perspective in to what it takes to perform Richard Wagner's operas.

Performing Wagner studies each of the iconic Wagnerian heldentenor roles from the unique perspective of the performer. Stephen Gould studied and acted them hundreds of times in scores of productions around the world prior to his passing in 2023. In this thoughtful book, he offers insights to building a character, understanding the dramatic arc of each role, analysing each scene for cogency and dramatic struct...