Fifteen Vocalises, Opus 12 (Finishing Studies): High Voice Book

These finishing studies demand real musical maturity from advanced singers. Concone refuses to separate technique from artistry; every vocalise unfolds with genuine Romantic sensibility, so students must engage not just their vocal apparatus but their interpretive intelligence. They're the ideal bridge between foundational exercises and full song literature.

The Romantic sensibility runs through every page; these are vocalises that breathe, that shape toward expressive goals rather than merely demonstrating technical points. Melodies unfold with unhurried elegance, yet each study presents genuine musical challenges that require focused, intelligent singing to navigate with grace.

This collection is designed for high voices (soprano, tenor, or light mezzo) at the advanced amateur or early professional level. Singers preparing for auditions, competitions, or advanced vocal study will find these studies invaluable for refining tone quality, interpretive control, and technical confidence across the passaggio and upper range.

• Approach each vocalise as a complete musical statement, not a drill. Shape phrases with intention, vary vibrato width, and attend to dynamic architecture just as you would in art song.
• Use text strategically in early preparation if pronunciation or breath coordination feels uncertain, then transition to the vowel sounds as written to preserve Concone's tonal intentions.
• Maintain consistent legit production across the full range of each study; resist the temptation to shift registration or lose focus in less comfortable areas.
• Shape the melodic peaks thoughtfully rather than letting them happen by default. Concone's writing often builds toward moments that deserve careful timing and tonal arrival.

Feature one or two of these as the centerpiece of a vocal studio recital, pairing them with contrasting repertoire from the same era or period. They also work beautifully as encore choices when their sophistication and brevity fit the moment. Use them throughout a singer's final year of study as the finishing layer before independent song interpretation.

• Consistent legit tone production across the passaggio
• Nuanced dynamic control and phrase shaping in lyrical context
• Confidence navigating extended range with security and resonance
• Musical interpretation of vocalise material (tempo flexibility, vibrato control, rubato)
• Stamina and focus across a full cycle of related studies