A Performance Guide for Lyric Tenor: A Pedagogical Analysis of Ten Francesco Paolo Tosti Songs

Abstract

OF DISSERTATION A PERFORMANCE GUIDE FOR LYRIC TENOR: A PEDAGOGICAL ANALYSIS OF TEN FRANCESCO PAOLO TOSTI SONGS This study provides background information, International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA) transcriptions and pronunciations, poetic translations, and pedagogical analyses of ten Francesco Paolo Tosti songs. Included is the connection between the rhythm and meter of the poetry and its’ influence on Tosti’s setting of the text to music. In addition, a portion is devoted to an overview of pedagogy, specifically, appoggio, registers and passaggi in the lyric tenor voice, range and, as well as chiaroscuro. This document addresses potential vocal challenges presented for the lyric tenor voice within each song, as well as the benefits. In particular, suggestions for vowel modifications in the passaggi of the lyric tenor voice in relationship with the provided IPA transcription are addressed. Finally, by gathering all of the necessary information on Aprile, Non t’amo piu, Luna d’estate, Preghiera, La serenata, Ideale, A vucchella, In van preghi, L’alba separa dalla luce l’ombra, and L’ultima canzone, this performance guide creates a concise tool for teachers and singers in the vocal studio seeking ideal performance practice suggestions.