The coloratura at the end actually gives me chills. And Anthony McGill is everything I aspire to be as a clarinetist. I'm performing this aria with a dear friend in a few weeks and I'm quite excited about it.
She actually refers to herself as a High Mezzo-Soprano. Her roles reflect that, Cherubino, Dido, and the Composer from Ariadne to name just a couple. Your director is confused, or uneducated.
I have always thought that she is a soprano. Her impeccable ability to sustain high tessitura and sing very high and very softly coupled with her very hesitant usage of chest voice lead me to believe this.
CountertenorJ if you'd heard the recital she gave in St Louis tonight you would have no doubts. Rich, deep, fabulous tone from the lowest to the highest, and pure mezzo... she sang Frauenliebe und -leben (with a lot of other things on the same themes mixed in) and it was glorious.
Leute denken immer Mezzo ist so etwas wie Alt mit Höhe. Dabei sagt das Wort was es ist: Ein Mittesopran!!! Die Unart die Bruststimme zu hoch zu nehmen ist eher bei Sopranen anzutreffen, wenn die (tiefere)Mittellage zu schwach ist!
My vocal director says that she's an alto. Isn't a "lower soprano" just considered an honorary alto or 2nd alto? (...not trying to be rude at all; just wondering.)
@olympicfreak678 Interesting, I didn't know that. High School choral directors who know their stuff can have quite an influence on finding great talent.
Alto is not an operatic term, it is used only in choral singing. She is an operatic mezzo soprano. If she sang in a choir she would probably sing either second soprano or first alto. Most operatic singers do not sing in choirs as they try not to manipuate their sound to "blend" with other singers.
Eccodandi, I agree in Mozart's day she would have been considered a lower soprano ideal for roles such as Sesto, Cherubino, Idamante, ect...oh wait we consider those Mezzo roles today...oh wait that wait Ms. Graham sings. Today the tendency is to over-darken in like every voice class, thank God she doesnt.
If she is a " very bad actress and ugly woman," how did she become one one of the top opera singers in the world for such a long period of time? Obviously, most of the opera world doesn't hold that opinion.
A few misses on the arpeggios I think, and weak chest notes without much resonance. I noticed her eyes only change expression at the ends of phrases and stay fixed during. Ennio needs to show a lot more power and conflict and desperation. This is a very girly rendition.
Susan Graham is one of those singers that you like more and more as your understanding of singing deepens
Absolutely!
Susan Grahams singing is so beautiful with heart and soul. She is one of the best mezzos I ever heard and a great idol from me.
The coloratura at the end actually gives me chills. And Anthony McGill is everything I aspire to be as a clarinetist.
I'm performing this aria with a dear friend in a few weeks and I'm quite excited about it.
We were at that spectacular gala.👏👏👏👏
great breath control, and phrasing. Excellent singer!
Bravo, Anthony McGill !
Agreed. She's my favorite singer. And if I was single, I'd definitely be happy with a woman this attractive.
I love the trill at 2:27! LOVE LOVE LOVE TRILLS!!!!
Anthony McGill's playing is brilliant...as always!
in fact, based on the productions I've seen her in, she's got some excellent acting skills. And she's far from ugly :)
The moment between 4:14 and 4:18 is brilliant, what a singing actress. Amazing talent. Love her!
YES!
AWESOME!!! love McGill!!! I'm really glad we had band homework or else I never would have figured out his name!!!!! XD
Class, control, and elegance
I hope to join the Metropolitan Opera as a trumpeter someday.
Fabulous!! Thanks!
Great.
Susan’s voice is sumptuous and delicious, like warm Apple pie and ice cream.
I like more Elina Garanca in this role, but Susan Graham sounds beautiful too, love opera ❤
Great!! so musical
Brava!!!!
Lovely
just listen to the notes under the primo passagio and you will see she is a mezzo
Very good Anthony McGill
El clarinetista extraordinario. Susan....deja mucho que desear....
actually, ms. Graham sang as a soprano in her choir. (Granted, it was in high school)
From La Clemenza di Tito by W. A.Mozart
@horseyak saw her, and she was brilliant, and it was just a dress rehearsal!
She actually refers to herself as a High Mezzo-Soprano. Her roles reflect that, Cherubino, Dido, and the Composer from Ariadne to name just a couple. Your director is confused, or uneducated.
I can see why people get her and Fleming mixed up, she looks just like her here.
I have always thought that she is a soprano. Her impeccable ability to sustain high tessitura and sing very high and very softly coupled with her very hesitant usage of chest voice lead me to believe this.
CountertenorJ if you'd heard the recital she gave in St Louis tonight you would have no doubts. Rich, deep, fabulous tone from the lowest to the highest, and pure mezzo... she sang Frauenliebe und -leben (with a lot of other things on the same themes mixed in) and it was glorious.
Leute denken immer Mezzo ist so etwas wie Alt mit Höhe.
Dabei sagt das Wort was es ist: Ein Mittesopran!!!
Die Unart die Bruststimme zu hoch zu nehmen ist eher bei Sopranen anzutreffen, wenn die (tiefere)Mittellage zu schwach ist!
@buxter He played one of the most difficult pieces Mozart ever wrote in the clarinet repetoire brilliantly...that's all.
My vocal director says that she's an alto.
Isn't a "lower soprano" just considered an honorary alto or 2nd alto?
(...not trying to be rude at all; just wondering.)
@olympicfreak678 Interesting, I didn't know that. High School choral directors who know their stuff can have quite an influence on finding great talent.
who are the people standing in the back?
Alto is not an operatic term, it is used only in choral singing. She is an operatic mezzo soprano. If she sang in a choir she would probably sing either second soprano or first alto. Most operatic singers do not sing in choirs as they try not to manipuate their sound to "blend" with other singers.
anthony mcgill's tone is impecable! he makes me want to switch to a leblanc legacy! lol
This is MY opinion of course:))) I confirm - it is a very beautiful voice. But I prefer to only listen it and not to watch the singer. Best regards.
Is this really the best Mozart mezzo we have to offer?
Brian Osborne Joyce DiDonado is a pretty good Mozart mezzo
I'd like to hear a 22 yr old sound like that...
Eccodandi, I agree in Mozart's day she would have been considered a lower soprano ideal for roles such as Sesto, Cherubino, Idamante, ect...oh wait we consider those Mezzo roles today...oh wait that wait Ms. Graham sings. Today the tendency is to over-darken in like every voice class, thank God she doesnt.
If she is a " very bad actress and ugly woman," how did she become one one of the top opera singers in the world for such a long period of time? Obviously, most of the opera world doesn't hold that opinion.
@opmaus What??? She doesn't have power, I mean I've heard students of 22 years old singing like that! :P
What a stupid thing to say
A few misses on the arpeggios I think, and weak chest notes without much resonance. I noticed her eyes only change expression at the ends of phrases and stay fixed during. Ennio needs to show a lot more power and conflict and desperation. This is a very girly rendition.
Too bad she plays Sesto.