| Contents |
The attack -- The breath -- Resonance -- Mouth position and articulation -- The registers -- Movement and agility -- Words in singing -- Interpretation -- Expression -- A summary of essential directions for historical singing -- Appendix 1. Jenny Lind solfeggi ; Appendix 2. Rossini Gorgheggi (Vocalizes) ; Appendix 3. Cover: Airs detaches d'Orphee et Euridice, par Gluck; Air: J'ai perdu ; Appendix 4. The singer's assistant "On the formation of the voice"; "General directions to singers." |
| Abstract |
This work describes in accessible language the technical foundations of the Old Italian School of Singing. It enables the reader to grasp the teachings of the old masters theoretically and practically. The research for this book used not only the old treatises from the 1700s onwards but also firsthand testimonies, biographies and recordings from historical singers. The author systematically takes us through the basic elements of historical singing with practical hints and exercises tested by extensive teaching experience. |
| Bibliography note | Includes bibliographical references (pages 195-208) and index. |
| LCCN | 2011052316 |
| ISBN | 9780786461530 (softcover : alk. paper) |
| ISBN | 0786461535 (softcover : alk. paper) |
| Standard identifier# |
40020528636 |
