The Barbra Streisand companion : a guide to her vocal style and repertoire / Linda Pohly.

Author/creator Pohly, Linda, 1954-
Format Book
Publication InfoWestport, CT : Greenwood Press, 2000.
Descriptionxvii, 269 pages, 11 pages of plates : illustrations, music, portraits ; 25 cm.
Subjects
Streisand, Barbra--Criticism and interpretation.

SeriesCompanions to celebrated musicians
Companions to celebrated musicians. ^A445332
Contents Foreword / Michael Meckna -- Introduction: The road to stardom -- The early years: an actress through song -- Transition, experimentation, and tradition: popular song in flux -- Eclecticism and maturity: personalized products -- Coming full circle: back to the concert stage -- A road well traveled: conclusions -- Appendix A. Albums alphabetical by title with discography chronology number ; B. Songs alphabetical by title with discography chronology number(s) ; C. Other recordings and videos.
Abstract Barbra Streisand has enjoyed worldwide artistic success for more than three decades, and her recordings are a consistent and integral part of her multifaceted professional life. This volume explores the musical life and style of Barbra Streisand and places her in the context of American popular music of the second half of the 20th century. The author also stresses other aspects of her career as they relate to her recordings. Chapters proceed chronologically and trace Streisand's evolving musical career and her successes. Analytical sections focus on musical elements such as instrumentation and orchestration, melody, harmony, rhythm and tone, dynamics, and form as they examine in detail Streisand's recordings and songs.
Bibliography noteIncludes discography (pages 161-218), bibliographical references (pages 239-256), and index.
LCCN 99031631
ISBN0313304149 (alk. paper)

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