Bel Canto Young Artists: Un avvertimento ai gelosi by Manuel Garcia

Manuel García, Rossini’s opening night tenor in Il barbiere di Siviglia, was also a prolific composer and singing teacher. In 1830-31 he wrote a series of brilliant one-act “operettas” with piano accompaniment, to be performed by his students. Un avvertimento ai gelosi (“Advice to the Jealous”) showcases the bel canto virtuosity and expressive flair that were García’s hallmarks as a performer and instructor.