words like "nice" shouldn't have a dipthong if you are singing them in the floyd style (southern american).nice = [nas] myslef = [ma 'self].
Susannah is a country bumpkin, without parents, depending on her brother Sam for food and protection. Your diction should reflect Floyd's intent for libretto. I mean, Floyd even wrote in the apostrophes for little bat's part so that the singer would understand the twang.
Great voice -- lots of talent. I don't find your lower register too dark as some have said on here. The only critical thing I could say is that I feel like there are spots that are too rushed...and just need more time and a bit more "relaxed" metronomically. I'd love to coach you on this piece. You have a big talent!
So musical!!!!! No one can teach you that! I come to listen to this often, over and over. You make me proud Laura. Hold your head up high and sing with your heart.
She's not a mezzo.. this is a soprano aria, very much so... She is just a bit too dark in the lower registers. The upper would expand if things weren't so dark.
Laura, the rich dark colour and strength of you big soprano voice is what makes you stand out from the pack. Don't listen to suggestions to lighten your voice in this repertoire.
You look worried while you sing your high notes practice in the mirror with the aim to look relaxed and confident when you sing the climatic parts. If you look relaxed you will sound free and the top will be easier!
I actually disagree with dbrel. I love the dark low register in your voice!!! That is my favorite sound! It sounds natural and not like a manufactured sound.
This is a really beautiful voice -- a bit heavy in the lower register. I'd like to see you lighten it up a bit. You don't need all of that darkness down there..it's also altering some of your diction(blanKet)..I take it you've never seen this opera? It's really gorgeous, and this aria is the highlight. Definitely needs more emotion and loosening of some of those rhythms to add into the emotion. Should not be pedantic!
pretty good. a little "academic"... while precision in rhythm is great, music is a living, breathing thing that doesn't necessarily stay within the strict confines of set meter. feeling 100% comfortable with a piece will allow you to wear it more like a garment and less like a mask.
I COMPLETELY agree for once:)! What bella is trying to say, in a way that I couldn't have said it better, is that you need to interpret the piece. You have a lovely voice that is VERY well trained, but have some fun with it, okay.
This is so beautiful. I don't hear a mezzo singing... it's a beautiful soprano sound!
I also love the tempo. I can't stand it when it's done too fast— you can't hear the gorgeous 7ths of the accompanying music.
jizenizzlefur 2 years ago
words like "nice" shouldn't have a dipthong if you are singing them in the floyd style (southern american).nice = [nas] myslef = [ma 'self].
Susannah is a country bumpkin, without parents, depending on her brother Sam for food and protection. Your diction should reflect Floyd's intent for libretto. I mean, Floyd even wrote in the apostrophes for little bat's part so that the singer would understand the twang.
Holy space! you've got a great sound!
gaspumpergeorge44 2 years ago
Great voice -- lots of talent. I don't find your lower register too dark as some have said on here. The only critical thing I could say is that I feel like there are spots that are too rushed...and just need more time and a bit more "relaxed" metronomically. I'd love to coach you on this piece. You have a big talent!
markpianoman 2 years ago
the darkness of her sound reminds me of renee fleming's voice. And she's a definite soprano.
Beautiful job =)
sworgia 2 years ago
So musical!!!!! No one can teach you that! I come to listen to this often, over and over. You make me proud Laura. Hold your head up high and sing with your heart.
boheme98 2 years ago
She is a very beautiful soprano, very expressive,
but I think great arias should be done later;
to let the voice rest.
TheLyrico 2 years ago
Could anyone post the lyrics to this aria? I've scoured the internet and haven't found them.
Zanza300 3 years ago
I really wish I could coach you on this aria... I see so many things that would take this from really good to glorious..
dbrel 3 years ago
glorious voice
primadivo 3 years ago
You are a true mezzo.
ellethelvanui 3 years ago
She's not a mezzo.. this is a soprano aria, very much so... She is just a bit too dark in the lower registers. The upper would expand if things weren't so dark.
dbrel 3 years ago
Wow Laura! I don;t know much about opera, But I think you are great!
Good Luck With Everything!!
horsecrazyy99 3 years ago
i admire ur voice very much so,
rickenbacker92 3 years ago
Laura, the rich dark colour and strength of you big soprano voice is what makes you stand out from the pack. Don't listen to suggestions to lighten your voice in this repertoire.
You look worried while you sing your high notes practice in the mirror with the aim to look relaxed and confident when you sing the climatic parts. If you look relaxed you will sound free and the top will be easier!
catface1965 3 years ago
lovely :] i sing this one and the barber as well - this is truly impressive, especially the ease of your high notes. who do you study with?
meretrixetlusor 3 years ago
I actually disagree with dbrel. I love the dark low register in your voice!!! That is my favorite sound! It sounds natural and not like a manufactured sound.
All the best,
Jerry
jerrysings 3 years ago
This is a really beautiful voice -- a bit heavy in the lower register. I'd like to see you lighten it up a bit. You don't need all of that darkness down there..it's also altering some of your diction(blanKet)..I take it you've never seen this opera? It's really gorgeous, and this aria is the highlight. Definitely needs more emotion and loosening of some of those rhythms to add into the emotion. Should not be pedantic!
dbrel 3 years ago
pretty good. a little "academic"... while precision in rhythm is great, music is a living, breathing thing that doesn't necessarily stay within the strict confines of set meter. feeling 100% comfortable with a piece will allow you to wear it more like a garment and less like a mask.
bellalyrica 4 years ago
I COMPLETELY agree for once:)! What bella is trying to say, in a way that I couldn't have said it better, is that you need to interpret the piece. You have a lovely voice that is VERY well trained, but have some fun with it, okay.
Great start!
urgrad03 3 years ago