Tim BraithwaiteJohn Crompton on Suitable Voices for the Countertenor Part (1778)‘Suitable voices for the middle, or counter part are rather difficult to find; but let no-one, for that reason, attempt it with a feigned...
Tim BraithwaiteLeopold von Sonnleithner Remembering in 1857 Johann Vogl’s Singing and Influence on Franz Schubert‘Without a doubt, [Johann] Michael Vogl stands foremost among those who recognised and promoted Schubert’s genius early on. As far as...
Tim BraithwaiteJoseph de Lalande on Italian SingingThe repugnance which the Italians have for strong and loud voices, such as our own baritones [basse-tailles] and even haute-contres...