Founded by Dr. Matteo Dalle Fratte, author of The Melofonetica Method 📖 Melofonetica was established in 2014 by tenor, musicologist and Italian Coach Dr. Matteo Dalle Fratte, to provide:
- Training and resources to help singers achieve clear, correct and expressive sung Italian in opera and classical music.
- Coaching and consultancy to help other music professionals develop skills, confidence an
d expertise in Italian repertoire. We believe that clarity of text is at the heart of great opera. Based on the phonetics of sung Italian, the Melofonetica Method™ is grounded in science. The method cuts through complexities to get to the core of what it takes to sing Italian well in a performance space. Clearly articulated, well projected text, with its innate musicality and expression, has always been fundamental to the great composers of Italian opera, from Monteverdi to Puccini. Our work with singers and other music professionals aims to promote a better understanding of the intrinsic properties of the sung Italian language and, ultimately, to help audiences fully experience its beauty and expressivity.
