The Old Italian School of Singing: A Theoretical and Practical Guide
Book Details
Author(s)Daniela Bloem-Hubatka
PublisherMcFarland
ISBN / ASIN0786461535
ISBN-139780786461530
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Sales Rank1,654,895
MarketplaceUnited States 🇺🇸
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.
