A transformative approach to sung Italian

 

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The Melofonetica Method: A complete guide to clear and expressive Italian diction for singers

 

By Matteo Dalle Fratte
With a foreword by Sir Mark Elder

 

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The Melofonetica Method™ is a transformative approach to Italian diction in opera. Based on over a decade of research and coaching and with proven results on high profile productions and recordings, the method helps singers to:

  • Get a clear vision of the building blocks of excellent sung Italian
  • Cut through complexities to rapidly achieve incisive, idiomatic sung Italian diction
  • Enhance vocal quality and breath support through the correct use of consonants
  • Strengthen dramatic expression and deliver a convincing performance
  • Sing in Italian with greater command and ease
 "I urge everyone remotely interested in bel canto to embrace it and dive in!" – Sir Mark Elder, conductor
"It's absolutely wonderful to have the Melofonetica Method to work with" – Lise Davidsen, soprano
 "Creates fantastic energy and expression… It’s a huge bonus for any interpretation." – Sir John Eliot Gardiner, conductor
"Invaluable for all singers looking to achieve an authentic Italian sound." – Ramón Vargas, tenor 
"Clear, concise, consistent – and it works wonders." – Philip White, Head of Opera, Royal Conservatoire of Scotland

Sir Mark Elder and Matteo Dalle Fratte discuss working with singers in Italian and the new Melofonetica Method book. Recorded live at the Royal Opera House Insights event on Aida, London, 27 April 2023. Thank you to ROH for permission to share.

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A transformative approach to Italian diction in opera and classical music based on the phonetics of sung Italian.

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