The Study of Singing Techniques and Performance of the Aria “Look at Your Loved Ones Again” in the Opera Yimeng Mountain

Fan Yifan, Akachai Teerapusksiri , Panasin Sriviset — Wed, 17 Dec 2025 00:00:00 +0700

This study had two main objectives: (1) to examine and analyze the singing techniques and performance of the aria “Look at Your Loved Ones Again” from the opera Yimeng Mountain; and (2) to examine the practice guidelines for singing and performing the aria “Look at Your Loved Ones Again” in the opera Yimeng Mountain. The research involved four professional voice instructors and opera performers with expertise in Chinese national opera. Data were collected through semi-structured interviews, expert evaluations, and performance observations, using interview protocols, expert evaluation forms, and a performance analysis rubric.Thematic content analysis and cross-case comparison were employed to identify recurring patterns and insights.

The findings revealed that the aria requires advanced vocal techniques, including smooth register transitions, breath support, and tonal modulation. A distinctive stylistic feature is the integration of Chinese folk singing elements with Western bel canto. The character’s emotional journey from nostalgia and sorrow to internal conflict and heroic determination demands expressive vocal coloring, dynamic phrasing, and dramatic contrast. Structurally, the aria unfolds through lyrical and dramatic phases shaped by tempo, rhythm, and orchestration. Based on expert perspectives, performance guidelines were proposed, focusing on resonance adjustment, diction clarity, emotional pacing, coordinated movement, and facial expression. Stage elements such as lighting, props, and chorus interaction were also emphasized. These results provide a framework for singers, educators, and directors to achieve both technical precision and emotional depth.

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

Wang Yuxian, Panasin Sriveset , Akachai Teerapusksiri — Fri, 26 Dec 2025 00:00:00 +0700

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.

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The Study of Singing Techniques and Performance of the Aria “Look at Your Loved Ones Again” in the Opera Yimeng Mountain

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