July 17, 2025Aspects of Historical MusicologyOpen Access

Typologization of the female soprano in European opera from the 17th to the 19th century: from universalism to specialization

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The study reveals a shift in female soprano roles from universalism during the bel canto era to a more specialized classification system.
Key evidence includes historical examples of sopranos like Solomiia Krushelnytska and Maria Callas, highlighting their embodied balance of genre—coloratura and lyric-dramatic.
Using an interdisciplinary approach, this research examines historical and aesthetic factors that shaped soprano typologies in European opera over centuries.
The findings suggest that voice types are cultural determinants that evolve according to theatrical practices, enhancing interpretive freedom for performers.

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This analysis shows the evolution of female soprano roles from universalism to specialization, indicating significant changes in opera aesthetics and cultural practices.

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Yan Sihan (2025) studied this question.

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This analysis shows the evolution of female soprano roles from universalism to specialization, indicating significant changes in opera aesthetics and cultural practices.

Typologization of the female soprano in European opera from the 17th to the 19th century: from universalism to specialization

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Typologization of the female soprano in European opera from the 17th to the 19th century: from universalism to specialization

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