The Dog’s Meow: The Countertenor Voice in the 21st Century
Tuesday 2nd July 2024, 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM (London Time)
Dr. Lawrence Zazzo, an accomplished operatic countertenor and Handel scholar, will give an overview on the reception of the countertenor voice, reflecting on early modern views on the erotics of the castrato and contextualising the modern reception of countertenor performances of both Baroque and new music within the context of his own 30 year career as a performer, teacher and scholar, with some reflection on his ongoing creative practice research projects.
His talk will be followed by a Q&A session.
Dr. Lawrence Zazzo
Dr. Lawrence Zazzo is an internationally recognised countertenor as well as historical musicologist. Currently Head of Performance and Senior Lecturer at Newcastle University, he was formerly a vocal professor at both the Royal College and Royal Academy of Music in London and continues to perform in concert halls and opera houses throughout the world.
Attend this course for as little as £22 as part of the Voice Professional Training CPD Award Scheme.
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