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CONCEPTS OF INTERPRETATION 237 |
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14. Effortless production, agility and a full, flexible range of perfectly matched tones denote the "ideal" voice. [Samoiloff 484, p. 7] To the foregoing, add good diction. [Judd 309, Introduction]
15. The artistic voice is free from constriction and strain, even on high notes, and never distorts vowels. "If the listener is not charmed and engrossed, the singer is wrong/* [Capell 92]
16. Six criteria for artistic performance are: naturalness, clear diction, sustaining one mood throughout, a convincing personality, sincerity and showmanship (stage presence). [Henderson and Palmer 242, p. 30]
17. Musicianship, imagination and good, flexible tonal quality combine to produce an artistic interpretation. [Mclntyre 385]
18. The artist sings with effect, not for effect! [Henderson 240, p. 63]
19. Above all, create the illusion of the "first time"! That is, sing "as if yours was the very first performance anywhere and you the very first privileged interpreter!" [Henschel 266]
20. Flexibility, an essential in artistic performance, is the ability to sing rapid passages easily and accurately. [Bowlly 59, p. 93]
21. The artist always uses bel canto, or purity of tone production, blending each successive tone into an unbroken, flowing line, jjarmila Novotna 431]
22. Dexterity, expert phrasing, legato, tonal beauty and purity of diction are all essential attributes of bel canto singing, a style that enters into the artistic interpretation of most songs. [Woodside 690, p. 18]
23. To become an artist singer, it is not enough to be a proficient vocalist. You must also be a good enough musician to utilize your vocal abilities in musical expression. [Wilcox 669, p. 49]
24. Personal magnetism is an individual gift indispensable to the interpreter along with an acquired technique, a sense of atmosphere and a command of tone color. [Greene 209, p. 4]
25. Virtuosity in interpretation demands a mastery of breath control, resonant vocal production, pure and easy diction, fluency, speed and smooth phrasing. [Greene 209, p. 7]
Finally, De Bruyn lists 20 criteria that mark the artist singer. These are: agility and facility of technique in low or high registers; good attack on all tones; no breaks in register or quality throughout the vocal range; adequate breath in all situations; superb quality of tone throughout; |
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