Als einer der bedeutendsten Opernsänger der Gegenwart ist der amerikanische Bariton Thomas Hampson regelmäßig an den führenden internationalen Häusern zu Gast. Eine ebenso breite Anerkennung genießt er als Konzertsänger, der seine Programme zum deutschen romantischen Lied und zum amerikanischen Kunstlied stets sorgfältig erforscht und zusammenstellt. Seine aktive Lehrtätigkeit übt er aus als Künstlerischer Leiter der Lied Akademie des Festivals 'Heidelberger Frühling', bei den Salzburger F...

Mattia Battistini (1856-1928) is considered by many to be among the finest examples of the bel canto singing style. His unique vocal abilities and strong stage personality made him the most famous singer of his time, with a career spanning nearly 50 years in the most revered opera venues in Europe. Mattia Battistini: King of Baritones and Baritone of Kings covers the singer's entire career, from his first performance in Rome in 1878 to his final concert 50 years later.Jacq...

Perfect Italian Diction for Singers: An Authoritative Guide provides the steps and tools for singing beautifully and expressively in this language.Timothy Cheek and Anna Toccafondi systematically home in on the essential features of the most beautiful Italian, pitfalls of non-native singers, and how to overcome those issues. In addition to delving to the heart of Italian sounds and inflection, they present controversies, misconceptions, and various approaches—often conflic...