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Voice Machines

The Castrato, the Cat Piano, and Other Strange Sounds

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Exploring the unique vocal qualities of castrati, this study delves into their rise from the late sixteenth to the eighteenth century, highlighting their influence on operatic music and performance. The author examines the implications of technologically altered voices, raising critical questions about the intersections of music, technology, and the human body. By analyzing the castrato phenomenon, the book challenges conventional notions of humanity and sound, revealing the complexities of artistic expression during the early-modern period.

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Voice Machines, Bonnie Gordon

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2023
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Titre
Voice Machines
Sous-titre
The Castrato, the Cat Piano, and Other Strange Sounds
Langue
Anglais
Format
rigide
Pages
432
ISBN13
9780226825144
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Exploring the unique vocal qualities of castrati, this study delves into their rise from the late sixteenth to the eighteenth century, highlighting their influence on operatic music and performance. The author examines the implications of technologically altered voices, raising critical questions about the intersections of music, technology, and the human body. By analyzing the castrato phenomenon, the book challenges conventional notions of humanity and sound, revealing the complexities of artistic expression during the early-modern period.