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Diction Desk is an independent publication and is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or operated by the estate of Nico Castel, Carol Castel, or Leyerle Publications.

Using the information

Pages are written for study and reference. Diction practice varies between coaches, companies and editions; your conductor and coach have the final word on a production. Facts carry the date they were checked.

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Text, tables, diagrams and translations on this site are our own unless credited. Libretto lines in their original language are quoted from public-domain editions named on each page. Images are credited with their licence.

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