Date of Award
2007
Document Type
Thesis
Publisher
Edith Cowan University
Degree Name
Bachelor of Performing Arts Honours
School
Western Australian Academy of Performing Arts (WAAPA)
Faculty
Western Australian Academy of Performing Arts (WAAPA)
First Supervisor
Dr Jonathan Paget
Abstract
This dissertation represents a handbook designed to assist singers performing the role of Tytania in Britten' s opera A Midsummer Night's Dream. It explores the historical, literary, cultural, and musical contexts to the music and the drama. In addition, an analytical investigation is made into the ways that Britten has created musical characterization through the manipulation of voice types, melodic and rhythmic contours, motives, orchestration, tonality, and structures. The diverse types of knowledge chosen for investigation are foundational (in the author's opinion) in the development of an informed interpretation of the character, Tytania. This information can assist performers in avoiding the pitfalls of idiosyncrasies, malapropisms, or naivety in their performance of the role.
Recommended Citation
Pettemerides, E. (2007). Preparing the role of Tytania in Britten's A Midsummer Night's Dream: a handbook for singers. Edith Cowan University. https://ro.ecu.edu.au/theses_hons/1195