Physiologic and Acoustic Effects of Opera Performance

Kwak, Paul E.; Stasney, C. Richard; Hathway, Jeremy; Guffey, Danielle; Minard, Charles G.; Ongkasuwan, Julina

doi:10.1016/j.jvoice.2016.03.004

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“…For example: lifestyle, addictions, living environment, individual differences between physiology and anatomy of the larynx, or performance technique and lack or presence of voice training. [8] Another doubt warrant discussion is the difficulty in comparing all types of voices, as they vary between the genders not only in pitch and vocal range, but also voice box anatomy. We decided the best way to evaluate prevalence of voice disorders in relation to voice type is to compare the group of singers with the highest female and the highest male voice with the group of singers with the lowest female and the lowest male voice.…”

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“…We agree with Kwak et al that the research about the effect of professional singing on the vocal folds is still very limited and the subject is still not exhausted. [8] This might be one reason why professional singers are unaware of the importance of regular laryngological examinations. Presumably, although they know the risk factors, they do not have specific knowledge about the actual significance of them (e.g.…”

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“…[6] Beyond the shadow of a doubt, classical music, especially opera which is composed not only by singing but also acting, is a particularly important type of music as it is the most connected to human cultural heritage and, according to many, is especially moving. [2,8,9] Opera performance has always been a magical ritual, emphasized not only by the beautiful buildings characterized by incredible architecture that opera always takes place in, and the savoirvivre that tells us to dress in a particularly elegant way while attending opera performances, but also by the special respect and adoration that opera singers have always been honored with. Our clinic has been a widely known consultancy for professional opera singers performing in the Gran Teatro del Liceo in Barcelona and other opera theatres in Europe since 1970.…”

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“…For all of these years we have had the pleasure of sharing many moments of joy with opera singers during their performances, but also many moments of fear and dread when the overuse of voice has caused voice disorders, as there is no doubt that those incredible performances are also superhuman efforts for the voice box, its anatomy as well as physiology. [8] During these years we have noticed a relationship between the type of tessitura that an opera singer is classified to and the prevalence of voice disorders. Therefore we decided to check the presence of this relationship in a cohort study and to make it its objective.…”

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For many people, including the authors of this article, music is one of the most important things and one of the strongest experiences in their lives.[1] It can determine mood, create emotions, [2-6] construct memories [4][5][6][7] and help in their recall, [6,7] remove barriers between people and help them connect, [1] and even modulate the autonomic nervous system, the hormonal system and the immune system. [6] Beyond the shadow of a doubt, classical music, especially opera which is composed not only by singing but also acting, is a particularly important type of music as it is the most connected to human cultural heritage and, according to many, is especially moving. [2,8,9] Opera performance has always been a magical ritual, emphasized not only by the beautiful buildings characterized by incredible architecture that opera always takes place in, and the savoirvivre that tells us to dress in a particularly elegant way while attending opera performances, but also by the special respect and adoration that opera singers have always been honored with. Our clinic has been a widely known consultancy for professional opera singers performing in the Gran Teatro del Liceo in Barcelona and other opera theatres in Europe since 1970. For all of these years we have had the pleasure of sharing many moments of joy with opera singers during their performances, but also many moments of fear and dread when the overuse of voice has caused voice disorders, as there is no doubt that those incredible performances are also superhuman efforts for the voice box, its anatomy as well as physiology. [8] During these years we have noticed a relationship between the type of tessitura that an opera singer is classified to and the prevalence of voice disorders. Therefore we decided to check the presence of this relationship in a cohort study and to make it its objective. A few words regarding voice disorders warrant mentioning to clarify the subject of our concerns while taking medical care of opera singers. Pathologies caused by trauma, previous intubation and surgery, or

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“…Tal fato pode ser observado ao verificarem-se as publicações recentes do Journal of Voice 5 , principal periódico da área, no qual há um grande número de artigos reforçando essa perspectiva, com títulos como "Características Vocais e Descobertas Laringoscópicas em Futuros Performers de Teatro Musical" (D'HAESLEER, 2016), "Efeitos Acústicos e Fisiológicos da Performance em Ópera" (KWAK, 2017), "Imagem Tridimensional de Tomografia Computadorizada de Altaresolução da Laringe de Cantores -Um Estudo Piloto" (VORIK, 2017), "Características Oscilatórias das Pregas Vocais na Passagem do Tenor" (ECHTERNACH, 2016), entre tantos outros. Esse periódico também reforça a relevância desses estudos ao premiar os seguintes artigos como melhores do ano no período entre 2014 e 2015 6 : "Utilidade e Segurança de Materiais de Laringoplastia por Injeção Comercialmente Disponíveis em um Modelo de Coelho" 5 "O Journal of Voice é amplamente considerado como o principal periódico do mundo dedicado à medicina e pesquisa vocal.…”

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O atleta da voz: o cantor lírico e o seu corpo

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À mestra-amiga, Profa. Dra. Marília Velardi, por acreditar, incentivar e me proporcionar a oportunidade de realizar essa investigação. E por me fazer entender, pelo constante exemplo, o que é ser educador e pesquisador. À FAPESP/CAPES (processo 2014/20054-0), pelo apoio financeiro concedido para a realização desta investigação, sem o qual tudo seria mais difícil. À Profa. Dra. Marisa Fonterrada e ao Prof. Dr. Reinaldo Pacheco, pela generosidade das importantes contribuições oferecidas durante o exame de qualificação. Ao Professor Dr. Richard Shusterman, pela recepção generosa em outro país e em outra área e por ampliar meus horizontes. À EACH-USP, por me acolher nessa nova fase da minha vida e me proporcionar tantas coisas. Ao grupo ECOAR, companheiros de jornada e inquietações que colaboraram muito com essa investigação. É um privilégio fazer parte desse grupo. Um agradecimento especial à querida e devota amiga, Fabiana Guedes, que esteve ao meu lado desde o início e foi minha grande companheira de todas as horas durante todo esse processo do mestrado. Essa aventura foi mais suave com a sua presença. Aos meus amigos do NUO, grandes artistas que me inspiram todos os dias e com quem compartilho tanto do que está presente neste trabalho. Ao amigo-mestre, Paulo Maron, por estar sempre presente e também por todas as oportunidades de aprendizado, crescimento e experimentação artística no melhor grupo de ópera do mundo, onde muito do que está aqui, germinou. Aos queridos cantores que, generosamente, colaboraram com essa investigação, através de entrevistas ou participando da parte prática, sem os quais esse trabalho não seria possível. Vocês são demais! A todos os estudantes que tiveram aula comigo em algum momento. Todos vocês me inspiraram e continuam a me inspirar a questionar, pesquisar e buscar crescer. Aos meus amigos-irmãos, Pedro e Felipe, pela partilha do diaadia. Amo vocês! Aos queridos amigos Fabi e Teo, pela presença e incentivo constantes. E pela generosa leitura e revisão da versão corrigida. Ao amigo Fábio, pela amizade, generosa leitura e revisão do texto original. A todos os professores de canto que já tive, por me ajudarem a chegar até aqui e por me ensinarem tanto sobre o que é ser artista e professor. E por fim, à minha família, que me apoia de todas as formas possíveis, em todos os instantes da minha vida, especialmente minha mãe, Joice, meu pai, João, minha avó, Eunice e minha prima-irmã, Jozi. Amo vocês! Palavras-chave: Corpo. Voz. Pedagogia vocal. Educação Somática.

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