Rachel Willis-Sorensen sings Mozart's "Porgi, amor"

[zenithsmom]

Heard her sing this role at the Michigan Opera Theater's Marriage of Figaro last Saturday. She was the highlight of the opera. I'm sure I wasn't the only one brought to tears by "Dove Sono." I look forward to hearing her again!

[josephaolson]

Rachel just won the Belvedere International Singing Competition!

[tiopack]

que buena!!! y excelente acompañamiento! y guapa, muy guapa condesa!!!

[WhiteHatBobby]

The start of Act II in Figaro has a long instrumental before Contessa's aria begins.

[TheGreatGonzoMan]

Jared was my best friend in my early childhood. He used to play this well effortlessly then.... look at that handsome fella now!

[operamama]

luanawillis...how poetic that you would say 'See you at the MET'...she won the MET COMPETITION TODAY!

[JulcyRoddy]

Maravilhosa! bravíssima!

[x0ojustanaveragegirl]

It was in a stadium essentially - a basketball arena at the university weekly devotional. Seeing her do Suor Angelica at BYU was life-changing.

[gabrielleaviva]

Beautiful voice. Drags a bit

[TEgnoto89]

Really? I think they took it a little fast. Also the accompanist is not being tender enough with this; it sounds like she's having to compete with him.@gabrielleaviva

[TheSmoshmy]

@TEgnoto89 I agree with you re the pianist.I wasn't too keen on the pulling around of the rhythm and generall unevenness.Perhaps, a misguided attempt at expressivemess which he really doesn't possess naturally.The singer is really very talented and to sing this role of a really mature and worldly woman so well at such a young age is very impressive;Excellent voice.More insight into the dramatic implications of this role might encourage the use of more colours in the voice Otherwise lovely!

[notes731]

Rachel is amazing!!!

[796824]

During the Golden Period of Singing, singers NEVER covered their tones. This young lady would be well put to listen to the singers of that era because she has a good instrument.

[yayacantando]

que voz tan rica!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[Anonymous24728]

Why is there a mic?  Was this done in a stadium?

[dynamicstuff73]

the pianist needs to not bang on the piano,She is definetely a soprano but with a richer voice! My voice is similar and people say Oh waht a beautiful contralto voice! But as she age and gets more technique she is going to blow people away!

[Readerchick08]

she went to my high school! :D

[brentanoleader]

Does sound like a mezzo- but many singers can successfully sing more than 1 voice type- excellent talent-good luck!-

( good mezzos are more rare)

[thefoole]

What a remarkable voice for such a young singer.

[MaiEdwardCullen]

BraVaaaaaaaaaaaa!!!!

[OperaLover84]

Has anyone told you that you look like Renee Fleming -- and you sound a little like her too. Fantastic job!

[radean5]

I heart Rachel!

[peirce955]

I'm a opera voice student in california and I say that was really good! She has a very mature sound for her age!

[PonselleLover]

Brava ! Gorgeous dark full tone getting clearer in the upper register; very good singing sul fiato, very well sustained; very good projection and placement all throughout the range; perfect stylistic adequation to Mozart. A thrilling performance. Congratulations !

[dipseldrop]

Sis, das war einfach super! Merci vielmal dass du deine Talente mit alle so teilst.

Bisous

[urgrad03]

Got Rrrrr's? And I don't believe this is a soprano. But not bad... not bad at all!

[Iareto]

You think she's a mezzo? You have to hear her live. I heard her do "Ain't It A Pretty Night" and it's pretty clear that she's a soprano. Also, if I'm not mistaken, she made it to the finals of the Met Auditions last year.

[pajebau]

and she won at Houston Grand this year

[urgrad03]

Those microphones will distort a sound rather easily... I'm sure you're right.

[Evitasoprano]

Fantastic. I'm singing this air myself but I have loads of problems with it, even though my teacher thinks it shouldn't be a problem for me. I'll listen to your version a lot, maybe that helps. Thanks!

[jecafish]

This is gorgeous.

You have such control over your voice.

I'd also like to compliment the pianist for giving her room to breathe and sing freely.

[madmezzo]

Is this girl really 23 years old? Very very good! I am totally critical, but this is a real quality voice!

[mcgiver02]

her looks equally impressive

[dipseldrop]

she truly is was at that time only 23. I just love her

[luanawillis]

I have watched this several times and Rachel sings so beautifully it is amazing! Jared Oaks plays a mean piano, too. Simply amazing!

[ctaskins]

Oh my gosh, I totally attended the BYU production of this opera... which is saying something, as I live in California! I take it you were in one of the casts! I didn't see your cast, sadly... although the other one was excellent as well.

[pajebau]

You are amazing. I signed up on here just to say so.

I had to make this my username, can you believe the other one was taken?

[Iareto]

WOW!!! Incredible! I take from the same teacher(s) and I'm really glad to see how incredible his...or her...or their other students are!!! You are absolutely fantastic.

[oumoa3]

You're the single most amazing person I know. Your voice is fantastic. You'll be famous some day... I love you!

[luanawillis]

BRAVA! Beautiful voice! Beautiful girl! See you at the Met!