January NATS Chat - Brazilian and Portuguese Song: Repertoire, Pedagogy and Diction
January 12, 2025
Brazilian and Portuguese Song: Repertoire, Pedagogy and Diction
Featuring Luciano Simões Silva and Juliana Franco
Co-hosts Carolina Botero and Kari Ragan
Sunday, January, 12, 2025 at 7–8 p.m. ET (6–7 p.m. CT; 5–6 p.m. MT; 4–5 p.m. PT)
In this discussion, two singers and voice teachers with over 50 years of combined experience in performance, research, and education will explore vocal music from Brazil, Portugal, and beyond, encompassing both art and popular songs. Despite being the third most spoken European language globally, Portuguese-sung repertoire remains underrepresented in university curricula and concerts. The conversation will delve into the nuances of diction, the distinctions between Brazilian and European Portuguese, the extensive reach of the language across the world, and pedagogical methods for integrating this repertoire into both classical and popular music spheres, with a variety of examples from the repertoire and notable singers.
