Sunday, July 4, 2010

Don Giovanni Video 1

From Don Giovanni - Madamina, il catalogo è questo

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fccdGBi9JUs


Challenge yourself!
What is the difference between recitative secco and recitative accompagnato?
What type of recitative is heard before the aria begins?

(See comments for answers)

1 comment:

  1. 1. Recitative secco - accompanied by a basso continue e.g. harpsichord or fortepiano which will punctuate the speech-like singing with appropriate chords

    2. Recitative accompagnato - accompanied by the orchestra

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