Operatic song

[mogs]

Hi. Can you help my ds's friend please. She has an audition for a music college and has been asked to perform an operatic song in English. Could any of you suggest a suitable song please. Thank you x

[bruno2]

What about "Think of Me" or "Time To Say Goodbye". I would say they are bordering on operatic or even Vilia from the Merry Widow. I would say they are bordering operatic, but I dont think there are many operatic songs in English.

[mogs]

Thank you. I'll pass these on. I just suggested TIme to say goodbye. It was the only one I could think of xx

[islandofsodor]

Which college and what is her vocal range. Also which course is she auditioning for.

Handel is always a good starting point, or Purcell.

[mogs]

It's the Royal Welsh college of music and drama in Cardiff. I dont know her vocal range but she can sing VERY high - does that help?? Sorry

[pg]

Lots of good soprano roles in Gilbert and Sullivan!

[mogs]

Thank you. I've passed all your suggestions on

[DQsMum]

Surprisingly, Phantom of The Opera also a good one for showing strong high vocal range if sticking to a MT audition piece. She can browse through the ABRSM exam pieces for the higher grades, using their website.

[mogs]

Oh that's a good idea. Thank you

[riverdancefan]

Is there anything from Albert Herring? - DS auditioned for this recently so I guessed there might be something in it for a higher vocal range ?
I don't know the opera well though...