Full Description
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 1700's 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.
Contents
Table of Contents
Foreword by Ward Marston
Preface
Introduction
1. The Attack
2. The Breath
3. The Resonance
4. Mouth Position and Articulation
5. The Registers
6. Movement and Agility of the Voice
7. The Words in Singing
8. Interpretation
9. Expression
A Summary of Essential Directions for Historical Singing
Appendix 1. Jenny Lind Solfeggi
Appendix 2. Rossini Gorgheggi (Vocalizes)
Appendix 3. Cover: Airs Détachés d'Orphée et Euridice, par Gluck; Air: J'ai perdu
Appendix 4. The Singer's Assistant "On the Formation of the Voice"; "General Directions to Singers"
Notes
Bibliography
Index
