Mandoline by Claude Debussy - Lauren Lutz (new recording)

[Yourlilscorpio]

This was the fastest French song I ever learned, but the best. It's an all state piece, and I agree., I love that song!

And your French vowels are very good. Mine isn't that well, mostly cuz I only had 10 days to learn it.

Congrats! :)

[AmgadMakarem]

Didn't know you are into Opera!!! Awesome!

[hashvid]

This was awesome but I think you could've dragged the Laa at 1:00 in the low note for longer which is beautiful when done so :)

[hashvid]

Wow once my teacher made me sing this since I'm a tenor.

[ClassicalKaren]

wow the panist must have been scared because that is lighting speed... OMG. but good.

[LaurenL90]

@ClassicalKaren haha I was just having a race with Rene Fleming! I admire her so much for he accuracy and speed in this piece and was just trying to see if I had it in me too, the older version I have up here is slower

[bev800]

make sure your lower notes are supported.

overall, a nice performance.

I don't know if I would agree with the tempo choice but bravo to you.

[guauguau6]

Tu as une voix magnifique! Merci.

[ulacicha]

this one was excellent :) congratulations :)

[memberita]

amazing!

[singtomeedward17]

Wow! You are amazing. I'm doing this song for a competition and was looking for an example...then this came up! Incredible! How old are you in this?

[LaurenL90]

I was seventeen during this recital

[Generalbum]

Tres belle melodie et belle langue francaise aussi. Merci a vous... Si mieux que la mienne...

[lilycrumble]

trop vite!!!!!

[samanthasue]

God, I remember having to sing this song for All-State choir tryouts one year. I like that you sang it at this tempo, that's how I had to sing it. This is actually the only video I can find of this song where they haven't slowed it down.

[ffiondavies]

you have a wonderful tone, very direct. Breathing technique seems secure. Watch that arm though! If you can't control it, then incorporate it into your performance - gestures etc. Animate your face more. As with all singers (myself included), consonants could be harder. A very convincing performance, well done!

[schmi1jc]

When singing "la..." etc. at the end of the song; it usually means something dirty is going on in the background that they really shouldn't sing about. This song is about a gossip mongerer at a party. She's telling all the dirt on everyone. You should to portray that in your eyes and gestures. Another thing is that (you were probably nervous) your head and body kept moving. should be corrected. I'm not trying to offend you, but give youconstructive criticism. Keep practicing and good luck!

[broadwaymegan]

and this tempo i find is too fast. it felt rushed. much better job on the diction though! Good Job!

[LaurenL90]

not gonna lie, it's a lot more fun to sing it faster... but I have to agree it sounds rushed. I think it could be performed that fast though and still be ok, it would just take a little more than what I gave it, dynamic and support wise