Francesco Paolo Tosti (1846–1916)
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Francesco Paolo Tosti (1846–1916)
1. What do we need to know about this composer?
Possible answers . . .
- Songs have engaging, flowing melodies that display the voice.
- Songs were very popular with great singers of the day, such as Caruso and Melba.
- Sunny Neapolitan melodies and intensely emotional — the “Italian song” sound.
2. Name a song composition by this composer.
Possible answers . . .
La serenata
Malía
Ideale
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This selection is called: “La serenata”
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This selection is called: “Malía”
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This selection is called: “Ideale”
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