French Singing Pronunciation - Essential Reading for Classical Singing (CD)

Author: Zhang Jianyi
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Publish Date: 2006-05-01
Features: Zhang Jianyi, one of China's most outstanding American opera performers and tenor, has won the favor of theaters worldwide with his beautiful and natural tone, expressive singing, and profound musical interpretation as well as his correct grasp of Western opera style. He has been hailed by Western opera circles and media as the "most outstanding Asian tenor singer of today." This book is the result of his years of work experience and learning insights. In the book, the author lists the similarities and differences between French and Chinese pronunciation. Using this comparative approach, learners can clearly understand the distinctions in French pronunciation and quickly master it. At the same time, the author uses numerous examples to illustrate the uniqueness of French pronunciation, as well as the patterns and characteristics of liaison, elision, and excision in French pronunciation. He points out the differences between the individual and combined pronunciations of vowels and consonants in French, the pronunciation of semi-vowels and nasal vowels, the differences in pronunciation when French combines with music, and the irregularities in the pronunciation of infinitive verbs after conjugation due to grammatical influences. This is a very comprehensive, practical, and rare teaching material, as well as the most specific, detailed, and comprehensive Chinese vocal teaching material currently available in China that elaborates on the correct pronunciation of French singing. Zhang Jianyi, one of China's most outstanding American opera performers and tenor, has won the favor of theaters worldwide with his beautiful and natural tone, expressive singing, and profound musical interpretation as well as his correct grasp of Western opera style. He has been hailed by Western opera circles and media as the "most outstanding Asian tenor singer of today." This book is the result of his years of work experience and learning insights. In the book, the author lists the similarities and differences between French and Chinese pronunciation. Using this comparative approach, learners can clearly understand the distinctions in French pronunciation and quickly master it. At the same time, the author uses numerous examples to illustrate the uniqueness of French pronunciation, as well as the patterns and characteristics of liaison, elision, and excision in French pronunciation. He points out the differences between the individual and combined pronunciations of vowels and consonants in French, the pronunciation of semi-vowels and nasal vowels, the differences in pronunciation when French combines with music, and the irregularities in the pronunciation of infinitive verbs after conjugation due to grammatical influences. This is a very comprehensive, practical, and rare teaching material, as well as the most specific, detailed, and comprehensive Chinese vocal teaching material currently available in China that elaborates on the correct pronunciation of French singing.