3-21-15 The bel canto Singing Tradition into the 21st Century

Student Voice Recital from the Studio of Bonnie Hoke-Scedrov
Saturday, March 21, 2015
Rodin Rooftop Lounge, 4:00 PM

With today’s student recital, we are exploring the Italian bel canto tradition, the foundation for classical singing and for much of Western music, and its influence into the 21st century. Bel canto translates as “beautiful singing” in Italian. This tradition encompasses much of what is most desirable in music — seamless legato phrasing, beauty of tone, dynamic control, technical brilliance in passage work, and warm expression. Ultimately, bel canto has found its expression in the 20th–21st centuries, particularly in Broadway musicals. Enjoy!