Candide: Make Our Garden Grow

Finale of OperaLancaster's Production of Leonard Bernstein's "Candide"

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Entertainment

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• Candide
• Operetta
• Bernstein
• Opera
• Theatre

[Edhyde24601]

What I don't understand is why everyone seems to associate heavy timbre with "pitch being all over the place." As far as I can hear, the intonation is fine. The real problem at the time for her was "consistancy of vibrato." This is an issue that has presently resolved after hearing her sing more recently. I appreciate constructive critism, and I hate negative comments. I wish people could tell the difference....

[Edhyde24601]

I do agree on the most part with Yman. My technique was not very good at that time. I have since learned about the concepts of Legato line and relaxation in singing. I also agree that the tempo is way too fast. I had argued that with the conductor throughout the entire run.

[Edhyde24601]

May I also add that I am not the person you hear squelching out those high notes at the end of the song! The version that we did had Candide on a lower part than you hear in the "Scottish Opera" version.

[Edhyde24601]

No she was really good. There is a clip of G&BG on my channel as well which show off her high notes.

[dbrel]

when I directed community theater, I would have been thrilled to have performers such as these. As far as all of the vibrato comments concerning the soprano -- let me tell you, she is fine. I would ask her to lift the pallette a little more, as it is slipping down and causing the unusual sound -- but it is still lovely. it's not the Met people ! Get a grip on trying to tear people down...

[kalindoscopy]

excellent attempt. thanks for putting this up

[jesussierrra]

she the soloest she is supposed to be louder than the choir.

[jesussierrra]

AMAZING. sound i loved it. alot of people can critize but your not the one doing it. so hush up already

[nickles8189]

i think it's just the frequency of the soprano's vibrato that makes it sound off.  it's not pitch, it's just a very fast vibrato, which i personally don't prefer, but to each their own.

[alexmz123]

I beg to differ about the criticisms. For someone who grew up with voice teachers, this group did excellently. The guy has a nice lyric tenor voice and the soprano is wonderful. All I can say is they did a wonderful rendition and have promising voices. Keep up the great work.

[MattQ88]

when one sings, control is not always a good thing. controlling certain areas that should be left alone can cause tension and may put restrictions on the voice, causing a poor sound and eliminating a free tone. her voice/ vibrato could be a little more focused i suppose, but that isn't really control, it is placement and technique.

and she is not showing off, she is acting! she was cast because the conductor wanted to SHOW OFF (which would show off bernstein's music) her voice anyway.

[fallenangel272]

the sopranos vibrato isn't very controlled. It is going everywhere, she is pretty much showing off, and she is too loud on the top c.

[trumpetingbandgeek]

I also have to agree with your comments, though I would take one point with your vibrato commentary. It's a very controversial topic in vocal instruction anyways, so we all have opinions. :). If vibrato is being produced, and not allowed to flow naturally (I am one who believes vibrato is a natural side-effect of well produced tone and technique), then it will stand out, or become to wide. Good to see a commenter on here who isn't completely retarded. :p.

[Edhyde24601]

Thank you for your constructive commentary. It is refreshing to read a well-constructed comment for once! I agree that people don't understand the complexity of the song and forget that this is community theatre, not NYC Opera. To answer your question, I am the one who played Candide in this production.