Haley Cox

Historical Vocal Pedagogy

Dr. Ann Henning

Online

Paper Topic and Thesis Statement

Topic:

My paper topic will be on Baroque-era bel canto versus Rossini-era bel canto and how

composers turned the vocal pyrotechnics demanded by the singers into something meaningful

Thesis:

Vocal ornamentation and text-painting are integral to bel canto style singing, however

their use between the Baroque era and Rossini era changed drastically, going from a vehicle for

the singer to showcase their vocal abilities to something that composers could use to

communicate dramatic ideas and themes.