French Lyric Diction A Singer's Guide

"Singing well in the French language customarily creates more concerns and problems than any other language encountered in a professional singer's life. There is no greater compliment to a French National than that we show our love and appreciation of this vast fund of music and our willingness to devote the time and understanding that Jason Nedecky shows for his subject. Highly recommended."--Sir Thomas Allen CBE "Professor Jason Nedecky's French Lyric Diction is not just another book about French diction; it is essential for English-speaking singers and vocal teachers to comprehend the subtleties of 'elevated' French language, details of style and phrasing. Including a list of proper nouns with their pronunciation, and many useful examples taken from French operas and mélodies, it presents with astonishing clarity and ease how singing French well is a great way to open wide the door on refined French culture and art. A must!"--François Le Roux, baritone, voice teacher at the Paris Ecole normale de musique, recognized leading reference for French vocal repertoire "French Lyric Diction: A Singer's Guide is highly recommended." -- Debra Greschner, Journal of Singing "This volume is a monumental contribution to the discipline. The author offers detailed, yet clear explanations of every aspect of French lyric diction, from syllabification to vocalic harmonization...Singers who fear French will find this volume an invaluable resource in allaying their trepidations, and those who have already fallen in love with the language and the literature will welcome the comprehensive, yet nuanced guidance provided by Nedecky." -- Debra Greschner, NATS Journal of Singing