MOZART, Wolfgang Amadeus
Idomeneo, rè di Creta (Idomeneo, King of Crete) K 366
“Estinto è Idomeneo?” – “Tutte nel cor vi sento”
Francisco Araiza, guest professor
María de los Ángeles Gómez Rojas, student
Laurence Verna, accompanying pianist
The first thing that Professor Araiza recommends in this master class is to prepare the entry of the first 3 notes very well: the attack must be forte (the 3 syllables equal and accented), with a round and beautiful tone, with dramatic quality. It must be placed backwards and upwards. Afterwards, do not loosen when singing “Idomeneo”. Take time, breathe, relaxed and concentrated.
For the aria, the professor advises the student to always sing expansively and with a lot of legato. In “sento” there are 3 notes: typical model of dramatic Mozart…the singing must be done as “cabalgato”. The next phrase begins
In conclusion, he indicates that when one sings with a musical concept, the drama comes alone: one must not be carried away by emotion.
Language: Spanish
