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As generally understood today, the term bel canto refers to the Italian-originated vocal style that prevailed throughout most of Europe during the 18th and early 19th centuries.
Bel canto, style of operatic singing that originated in Italian singing of polyphonic (multipart) music and Italian courtly solo singing during the late 16th century. Masters of bel canto included soprano Farinelli, tenor Manuel del Popolo Garcia, soprano Maria Malibran, and soprano Jenny Lind.
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Oct 16, 2016 · Bel canto means "beautiful singing" and refers to a singing style and an operatic sub-genre that emphasize the voice and the text. Learn about the characteristics, examples, and history of bel canto from Opera Sense.
Here is one opera lover’s attempt to explain bel canto as I understand it, along with recommendations of a few recordings.
What does bel canto mean in music? - Classical Music
Jun 18, 2024 · Opera - Italian, 19th Century, Bel Canto: The remarkable musical achievements of the classical Viennese style during the late 18th and early 19th centuries threatened to leave Italy, opera’s native home, out of the operatic mainstream.
