Two of opera's greatest names offer encouragement and useful, nontechnical advice in this classic guide. Topics include care and training of the voice, breath control, tone, diction, other aspects of training.
When Buddy and Lee Hope find themselves orphaned and broke in 1957, the brothers set off for the logging camps of northern Idaho. Though seven years apart, the young men are very close-that is, until Lee, the older of the two, falls hard for an older woman. But this experienced lover has someone else in mind: Buddy.
(Amadeus). Drawing on the personal recollections of the Caruso brothers, archival material preserved by the family, and extensive research, this book is a rare tribute to to the man and his vocal legacy. This abridged edition includes the full original text covering Caruso's life and death, plus a current discography.
The true story of Fred "O'Caruso", a plane crash survivor who was rescued off the coast of Ireland and grew to appreciate the country and culture during his recovery, eventually becoming a citizen.
“When we learn to stop wasting our precious energy on what we can’t control, we can begin to discover the power of losing control.” At the age of eighteen, Joe Caruso was diagnosed with testicular cancer. Certain that he was living on borrowed time, he embarked on a quest to understand the meaning of life, which led to the discovery of timeless truths about our spiritual and emotional lives. In The Power of Losing Control, he shares the insights that helped him not only to survive, but also to become an internationally acclaimed speaker whose seminars have literally transformed people’s lives. Caruso takes readers step-by-step through amazing techniques and strategies that show us how to stop wasting valuable time and energy, trust in something greater than ourselves, and embrace simple truths including: - The five stages of wisdom - Choosing faith over fear - How to find power in any situation, even if you don’t have control over it - Being undeniable: How to create your own destiny - Personal driving myths: We are the stories we tell ourselves Filled with anecdotes and poignant real-life stories, The Power of Losing Controltells you how to reclaim personal power and gain worldly success—from one of the premier corporate teachers of our generation.
"A "must" guide for the brass student and teacher relating to the total physical output that goes into playing any brass instrument. The same technique althletes use to develop their physical control as applied to musicians"--Back cover
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