MUS 572C Spanish Lyric Diction and Repertoire
Use of phonetic alphabet to emphasize the difference between spoken and sung Spanish, as well as the difference between Castillian Spanish and Latin American Spanish. Repertoire will cover songs from the Renaissance through the 20th century and Spain and Latin America. Arias and duets from Zarzuelas will also be presented. Classes will be comprised of lecture, performances by students, and the use of recordings. Translations will be provided for all music covered. Students not in vocal performance degree programs can participate by either accompanying or by presenting papers on the repertoire. Offered on a rotational basis.