Melofonetica/Mastering Italian Recitative – Metrics, Phrasing & Expression

  • €125

Mastering Italian Recitative – Metrics, Phrasing & Expression

  • Course
  • 10 Lessons
  • 365-day access

Discover how poetic metre shapes drama in Italian recitative – then use this insight to create your own assured, expressive performance. Online on-demand course, 2 hours 20 minutes, with 30 quiz questions to test your understanding. Presented by Matteo Dalle Fratte, Founder of Melofonetica. Launch offer: use coupon code RECIT10 for €10 off, until 18 October 2026 only!

"My students reported that they really enjoyed the content of this course and that it clarified aspects of recitative they’ve always wondered about. The course is an invaluable resource for performers, singing teachers, répétiteurs, and diction coaches who work with recitative."

– Victoria Lambourn, Associate Lecturer in Music (Voice), University of Melbourne

Contents

Introduction

Welcome and course aims

Part One

The structure of Italian recitative
Part One quiz

Part Two

From libretto into music
Part Two quiz

Part Three

The role of the performer
Part Three quiz

Conclusion

Conclusion

Reference materials

Course glossary
Useful resources