Professor Jason Nedecky's French Lyric Diction is not just another book about French diction; it is essential for English-speaking singers and vocal teachers to comprehend the subtleties of 'elevated' French language, details of style and phrasing. Including a list of proper nouns with their pronunciation, and many useful examples taken from French operas and mélodies, it presents with astonishing clarity and ease how singing French well is a great way to open wide the door on refined French culture and art. A must!
Jason Nedecky is an instructor at the University of Toronto Faculty of Music, and diction coach for its opera division. At the Glenn Gould School of the Royal Conservatory of Music, Toronto, he teaches French lyric diction and repertoire courses. Nedecky has appeared as baritone soloist in North America and Europe and is a member of the Canadian Opera Company chorus. He has also covered and performed numerous supporting roles for the company and has acted as its French diction coach.