Giovanni Battista Rubini and The Bel Canto Tenors : History & Technique.

The great opera tenor Rubini (1794-1854) was the first non-castrati male singer to become a star. His singing style was the standard for bel canto composers such as Rossini, Bellini and Donizetti. This book looks at Rubini's life and work, while also exploring his vocal technique and offering assistance to contemporary singers wishing to better understand the bel canto style. With a preface, bibliography and indices. Three appendices. Exercises. Music examples. Illustrations.

xv, 420 p.; 28 cm.
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Language: English
ISBN: 0810886677
ISBN13: 9780810886674
UPC: 9780810886674