Observations on the Florid Song: Or Sentiments on the Ancient and Modern Singers - Couverture souple

Tosi, Pier Francesco

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 1437076521 ISBN 13 : 9781437076523

Editeur : Kessinger Publishing Co, 2008

Synopsis

Observations On The Florid Song: Or Sentiments On The Ancient And Modern Singers is a book written by Pier Francesco Tosi in 1743. The book is a comprehensive guide to singing, with a focus on the technique of singing florid songs. It covers a wide range of topics, including the history of singing, the physiology of the voice, and the art of interpretation. Tosi draws on his own experiences as a singer and teacher to provide practical advice on breathing, vocal production, and the execution of ornaments. He also includes examples of famous singers from both ancient and modern times, analyzing their techniques and offering critiques. The book is written in a clear and accessible style, making it a valuable resource for both professional singers and amateurs. It was widely read and influential in its time, and remains a significant work in the history of vocal pedagogy.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

A propos du livre

Présentation de l'éditeur

"Opinioni de' cantori antichi, e moderni o sieno osservazioni sopra il canto figurato" (1723) As the first full-length treatise ever to be published on singing, Tosi revealed to the world the secret method that accounted for the unworldly vocal abilities of the famous castrati. Living in a Europe alight with the virtuosic Baroque operas of Handel, Scarlatti and Porpora, Tosi revealed that it was extensive training in the "old Italian school" of singing that cultivated the beautiful tone and expression of their voices, as well as the infamous mezza di voce, trills and runs. What's more, Tosi revealed that the method worked equally well for any voice type, male or female, provided that its principles and techniques were adhered to with exactness and consistency. Written by one of the most famous singers and voice teachers of the early 18th century, Tosi's Opinioni has remained an indispensable text on the bel canto singing method, as well as Baroque stylistic techniques.

Présentation de l'éditeur

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Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Kessinger Publishing Co
• Date d'édition: 2008
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 1437076521
• ISBN 13: 9781437076523
• Reliure: Broché
• Nombre de pages: 208
• Coordonnées du fabricant: non disponible
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