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A performance guide for undergraduate voice students: Contextual, performative and pedagogical analysis of seven of Francesco Paolo Tosti's English-language songs

Munson, Nathan

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Title
A performance guide for undergraduate voice students: Contextual, performative and pedagogical analysis of seven of Francesco Paolo Tosti's English-language songs
Author(s)
Munson, Nathan
Issue Date
2018
Director of Research (if dissertation) or Advisor (if thesis)
Bashford, Christina
Doctoral Committee Chair(s)
Bashford, Christina
Committee Member(s)
  • Siena, Jerold
  • Solya, Andrea
  • Tipei, Sever
Department of Study
School of Music
Discipline
Music
Degree Granting Institution
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
Degree Name
A.Mus.D. (doctoral)
Keyword(s)
  • Tosti
  • Songs
  • English
  • Ballad
  • Voice
  • Pedagogy
  • Analysis
  • Interpretation
Language
en
Abstract
Italian composer Francesco Paolo Tosti produced a large number of well-crafted songs in Italian, French and English, many of which (especially the Italian songs) are staple repertoire choices for undergraduate voice majors in study and performance. His English-language parlor songs are less well known. However, many are worthy of consideration and inclusion in the thoughtful selection of repertoire for the technical and artistic development of a singer. First evaluating the historical, musical context of Victorian London within which these songs were composed, published, and marketed, this study provides a pedagogical, textual and musical evaluation of seven of the seventy English songs by Tosti. The goal of this project is to provide a launching platform should these selections be chosen for use by undergraduate voice majors and their teachers for specific vocal and artistic development goals.
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Copyright 2018 Nathan Munson

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