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As generally understood today, the term bel canto refers to the Italian-originated vocal style that prevailed throughout most of Europe during the 18th and early 19th centuries.
Bel canto is a style of operatic singing that emphasizes vocal agility, control, and articulation. Learn about its origins, masters, revival, and examples from Britannica's editors and experts.
- The Editors of Encyclopaedia Britannica
May 22, 2001 · Somewhere in South America, at the home of the country's vice president, a lavish birthday party is being held in honor of the powerful businessman Mr. Hosokawa. Roxane Coss, opera's most revered soprano, has mesmerized the international guests with her singing.
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- Ann Patchett
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Sep 14, 2018 · Bel Canto is a 2018 drama film based on Ann Patchett's novel, starring Julianne Moore as a soprano trapped in a mansion by a guerrilla group. The film explores the relationships and emotions of the captives and their captors, as well as the power of music and art.
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- Drama, Music, Romance
- Paul Weitz
- 2018-09-14
Oct 16, 2016 · Bel canto literally translates to “beautiful singing,” and it was a popular singing style in Italian opera from the mid-18th to early 19th centuries. The three kings of bel canto – Rossini, Donizetti, and Bellini – all reigned supreme in the early 19th century, but bel canto as an approach to singing actually started before them.
What does bel canto mean in music? - Classical Music
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