This is a rehearsal of Augusta's Letter Scene Aria, from The Ballad of Baby Doe. The pianist is Kinza Tyrell, one of the Canadian Opera Company's fabulous vocal coaches. See www.jeanstilwell.com for more information about this mezzo soprano.
I met Jean a few months ago when she asked me to do some work for her (I am a carpenter). As soon as the work was done she made her self unavailable and has refused to pay her bill. Not only is she a second rate singer she is a second rate human being. What dishonesty!
What a wonderful Mezzo! I love the diction and sound. That was gorgeous! The only one comment that I have is that the singer is using too many extrinsic muscles and it is quite visible on the neck...so relax. I forget to that too; you should see my neck! Overall, wonderful musician. =)
Wonderful work here, she's got quite a powerful voice, and a firm grasp of Moore's music. The vibrato broadens a bit much around 6'20"-7' making for some unclear pitch and less focused tone.
An altogether lovely performance (Augusta's music seems to be rarely done), fantastic!
I met Jean a few months ago when she asked me to do some work for her (I am a carpenter). As soon as the work was done she made her self unavailable and has refused to pay her bill. Not only is she a second rate singer she is a second rate human being. What dishonesty!
MrAlexio123 2 months ago
What a wonderful Mezzo! I love the diction and sound. That was gorgeous! The only one comment that I have is that the singer is using too many extrinsic muscles and it is quite visible on the neck...so relax. I forget to that too; you should see my neck! Overall, wonderful musician. =)
ElvinD15 4 years ago
Wonderful work here, she's got quite a powerful voice, and a firm grasp of Moore's music. The vibrato broadens a bit much around 6'20"-7' making for some unclear pitch and less focused tone.
An altogether lovely performance (Augusta's music seems to be rarely done), fantastic!
villager82 4 years ago
God. Brava. Absolutely amazing. It is nice to hear this letter once in awhile!!!
Angelmommy419 4 years ago
Wow! I met Jean many years ago (1984) in Banff. This sounds great! She's a super performer.
dickens0 4 years ago
Desperately INTENSE!!!
godivapaw 4 years ago
goodness, this is the first i've ever heard of augusta's musical end of baby doe.
you did beautifully.
I can't wait to hear more.
bruceagogox 4 years ago