Comparative Study of the Bel Canto Teaching Styles and their Effects on Vocal Agility
Description:
This thesis examines the historical significance of the vocal methods employed from the middle of the seventeenth century to the beginning of the nineteenth century in what became known as the bel canto era. It provides further exploration into the pedagogical procedures of the bel canto technique through a study of the premier instructors and singers from this period. The resurgence of interest in this tradition is addressed along with its impact on current vocal pedagogy. The vital role that …
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Date:
August 1996
Creator:
Harper, Portia