Contemporary music composer: Xavier Montsalvatge. A webquest
Part 2: HIS WORKS
Listen to his first international Work: Cinco canciones negras sung by a countertenor, Darryl Taylor.
QUESTIONS
- What is the tessitura of the singer?
- What language does he sing in?
- Could you guess what the songs are about?
Now watch this video and listen to the famous singer Cecilia Bartoli:
Cecilia Bartoli sings "Canto negro"
QUESTIONS
- What is Cecilia Bartoli's tessitura?
- Compare Darryl Taylor’s performance of “Canto negro” with Ceclia Bartoli’s. Explain in a few words the similarities and the differences.
Finally, watch an extract of a performance of “Puss in Boots” at El Liceu:
“Puss in Boots” at El Liceu
QUESTIONS
- What is the tessitura of the singer who plays the role of the cat?
- What language does he sing in?
- Who is the librettist of this opera?
- The premiere of the opera was in (where?) _____ in (when?) ______________ .