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coloraturaIn music, a rapid ornamental vocal passage with runs and trills. A coloratura soprano is a light, high voice suited to such music. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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| In arias from three operas -- ``Ariodante,'' ``Giulio Cesare'' and ``Arianna in Creta'' -- Kirchschlager, an Austrian, touches both the ground and the stratosphere with a voice that's equally at home in straightforward dramatic statement and ornate coloratura. Here the author dispenses advice on, among other things, learning the traditions of opera performance; helping singers to distinguish the compositional styles of many opera composers; helping singers to learn coloratura, patter and ornamentation; and achieving more contrast, shape and emotional impact in the singing line. Czgowchwz is a diva of divas, commanding the entire female range from deep contralto to coloratura soprano, the stamina to attempt forty different roles in a year, and dramatic engagement so passionate that it drives listeners to ecstasy. |
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