The singer´s preparation for Brazilian classical music performance: voice, body and scenic aspects

The vocal performer´s acting is conditioned to elements such as breathing, phonation and resonator devices, that must work through homogeneous and balanced way, aiming a performance free of unnecessary tensions. This technical apparat should support the vocal emission called sul fiato - through the air - and, in Brazilian´s Classical Music, there are other problems such as diction and phonation that emerges from spoken and sung language in Brazil. Aiming to solve occasional difficulties reported to that vocal performance of Brazilian Music, I´ve developed here a theoretical study that shows how the Opera Singer student and even the professional could improve their performance using dynamic and flexible body techniques, utilizing freedom and a certain mode of improvisation. The results were that when the performer integrate voice, body and scenic arguments, he can ally Brazilian classical music with a body specific language.

KEYWORDS:
Vocal performance; Brazilian classical music; Voice and body; Sul fiato; Body language