Lukol Directory: Arts: Music: History: Castrati

Urological Sciences Research Foundation: Castrati Singers of Italy
Article about the use of castrated male singers for singing alto in church choirs during 17th and 18th century Italy. RealAudio sample from Allessandro Moreschi. The life story of Carlo Broschi, known as Farinelli.
http://www.usrf.org/news/010308-castrati.h...

All You Would Want To Know About the Castrati
Includes FAQ, pictures and biographies, bibliography, and links.
http://www.velluti.org/index.htm

Angelo Manzotti
Sopranist, singing the historic repertoire of castrati: includes pictures, discography, performance schedule.
http://manzotti.callistomusica.com

The Male Soprano Page
Information and discography on modern singers reviving the lost art of the castrati; includes bibliography, biographies for current and past adult male sopranos.
http://www.tp4.rub.de/~ak/disc/

Castrati and Countertenors
Chat and forums for people who love the high male voice.
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/castratiandc...


Related Topics:
Arts: Movies: Titles: F: Farinelli
Arts: Music: Composition: Composers: B: Broschi, Riccardo
Arts: Music: Vocal
Arts: Music: Styles: E: Early Music: Performers: Vocal and Choral
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