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Operatic song
Posted: Tue Oct 30, 2012 2:51 pm
by 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
Re: Operatic song
Posted: Tue Oct 30, 2012 2:54 pm
by 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.
Re: Operatic song
Posted: Tue Oct 30, 2012 3:10 pm
by 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
Re: Operatic song
Posted: Tue Oct 30, 2012 4:20 pm
by 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.
Re: Operatic song
Posted: Tue Oct 30, 2012 5:32 pm
by 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
Re: Operatic song
Posted: Tue Oct 30, 2012 6:18 pm
by pg
Lots of good soprano roles in Gilbert and Sullivan!
Re: Operatic song
Posted: Tue Oct 30, 2012 8:04 pm
by mogs
Thank you. I've passed all your suggestions on
Re: Operatic song
Posted: Tue Oct 30, 2012 10:19 pm
by 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.
Re: Operatic song
Posted: Wed Oct 31, 2012 11:34 am
by mogs
Oh that's a good idea. Thank you
Re: Operatic song
Posted: Wed Oct 31, 2012 1:27 pm
by 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...
