Nicola Vaccai
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Nicola Vaccai, (born in Tolentino, 15 March, 1790 - died in Pesaro, 5 or 6 August 1848), was an Italian composer, particularly of operas, and a singing teacher.
Studying in Rome and Naples, Vaccai launched his career in Venice, initially earning his living by writing ballets and teaching voice . His career as an opera composer took off after he was commissioned to write Pietro il grande (1824) for Parma. This was followed by Zadig e Astartea (Naples, 1825) and then his best known opera Giulietta e Romeo (Milan, 1825).
Later eclipsed by his rival Bellini, Vaccai is now chiefly remembered as a voice teacher. His 'Metodo pratico' is an important source of information about the performance of early 19th-century opera.
Nicola Vaccai wrote many books one of which is called 'Metodo Practico' (practical method). This book has been transposed for different types of voice (i.e high or low). With the assistance of a master teacher, the book can teach singing in the Italian legato style and is a valuable teaching tool when approached and practiced as Vaccai intended. The 'Metodo Practico' was written in 1832 and is still in print. The Edition Peters version of the book may be bought with or without a cd. However, Vaccai himself points out in his introduction that only the voice of a master demostrating accurately his exercises can really teach the student the correct techniques of true legato.
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