Sonority in singing : a historical essay / by George Newton.
| Author/creator | Newton, George |
| Format | Book |
| Edition | First edition. |
| Publication Info | New York : Vantage Press, ©1984. |
| Description | viii, 146 pages ; 22 cm |
| Subjects |
| Contents | Stile concitato -- The doctrine of the affections -- Baroque sonority -- The castrato -- Other voices. Trebles ; Tenors ; Basses -- Breathing -- Phonation. Italian singing ; French singing ; German singing ; English singing -- Articulation -- Catalani and the old style -- The new style and Donzelli -- The end of bel canto -- A new kind of singing voice -- The tremolo -- Dramatic singing -- The falsetto disappears -- The new technique. |
| Abstract | This book explores the concept of vocal sonority and historical singing practices. It discusses vocal techniques, sound quality, and performance standards, particularly focusing on the 18th century, and argues that modern singers often fall short of historical ideals. It examines historical texts and vocal descriptions, including details on tremolo, volume, and articulation, and offers suggestions for achieving more historically informed vocal sounds. |
| Bibliography note | Includes bibliography (pages 135-142) and index. |
| LCCN | 83090848 |
| ISBN | 0533058635 : |
| ISBN | 9780533058631 |