A Study of Singing Techniques and Performance Practices in the Role of “Giorgio Germont” in Verdi’s Opera La Traviata

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This study aims (1) to study and analyze the singing techniques and performance of
the role of Giorgio Germont in Giuseppe Verdi’s opera La Traviata, and (2) to examine practice
guidelines for singing and performing this role. The interpretation of opera characters requires
careful attention to arias, recitatives, and ensembles, which together shape both musical and
dramatic identity. Singers must therefore analyze every vocal passage of a character while also
exploring representations of the character across other artistic forms to deepen understanding
of personality and imagery. Such a study not only strengthens artistic cultivation but also refines
interpretative skills. Taking Germont as the research object, this study applies vocal pedagogy
and dramatic theory to systematically analyze the baritone role’s dual demands in vocal technique
and stage expression. Verdi’s writing requires complete mastery of breath control, tonal stability,
and phrasing, while also demanding expressive nuance to convey the tension between Germont’s
authority as an enforcer of patriarchal values and his vulnerability in moral dilemmas.
The findings provide a framework for linking vocal technique with character portrayal,
offering practice guidelines that integrate musical precision with dramatic depth. This research
contributes theoretical insight and practical value to vocal teaching, rehearsal strategies, and
operatic stage performance.