Unknown Senesino : Francesco Bernardi's vocal profile and dramatic portrayal, 1700-1740

Francesco Bernardi (known as Senesino: 1686-1759) is recognised as one of the most prominent singers of the eighteenth century. With performing credits throughout Europe, he was viewed as a contralto castrato of incredible technical accomplishment in voice and dramatic portrayal. Yet, even consideri...

Full description

Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Scotting, Randall
Published: Royal College of Music 2018
Subjects:
780
Online Access:https://ethos.bl.uk/OrderDetails.do?uin=uk.bl.ethos.748635