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Singing.- Tosi (Pier Francesco) Observations on the Florid Song, second edition, 6 engraved plates of music, J.Wilcox, 1743.

Singing.- Tosi (Pier Francesco) Observations on the Florid Song, or, Sentiments on the Ancient and Modern Singers, translated by J.E.Galliard, second edition, 6 folding engraved plates of music at end, nineteenth century red morocco over bevelled boards with central coronet & monogram in gilt, g.e., a little rubbed, spine lightly faded, 12mo, J.Wilcox, 1743. ⁂ First published in 1723 as Opinioni de Cantori Antichi e Moderni this work by a castrato singer and composer was aimed at singing teachers and how they should instruct their pupils. There is also advice on how professional singers should conduct themselves both on and off the stage. It is an important source of information on the techniques of early Baroque vocal music. Scarce; ESTC locates only 5 UK copies (BL, 2 in Cambridge, Marsh's library in Dublin, and the Bodleian, Oxford).