@Sshelly34213 She's a contralto with an unusually vast vocal range, going from baritonal depths right to the soprano high C. She has sung roles belonging both to the mezzo and the contralto fach, yet her middle range, the part of the voice she is most comfortable in, sits in the contralto range.
Yes, I understand your point, although I must add, Podles does sound dark enough to me. What is putting you off track, I think, might be the fact that she has these ridiculously piercing higher register that sort of diminishes the impression of a contralto in the traditional sense of the word. Also, a few suggestions. Check out Marijana Mijanovic, Nathalie Stutzmann and Aafje Heynis. Some less dark then the others, but all very fine singers that shouldn't be missed.
RIP, grandissima Ewa!
Splendida! Mi fa amare ancora di più Rossini!
adoro! sempre e comunque!
Elle est absolument sublime!!!!
Superb!
The one time I'm happy to see this phrase lol. Brava Podles~!
One of the last great mezzos
@Sshelly34213 She's a contralto with an unusually vast vocal range, going from baritonal depths right to the soprano high C. She has sung roles belonging both to the mezzo and the contralto fach, yet her middle range, the part of the voice she is most comfortable in, sits in the contralto range.
Are you sure? Her best notes are always the highest ones.
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Yes, I understand your point, although I must add, Podles does sound dark enough to me. What is putting you off track, I think, might be the fact that she has these ridiculously piercing higher register that sort of diminishes the impression of a contralto in the traditional sense of the word. Also, a few suggestions. Check out Marijana Mijanovic, Nathalie Stutzmann and Aafje Heynis. Some less dark then the others, but all very fine singers that shouldn't be missed.
Franco Fagioli's performance is very interesting.
Ferrier or Kuhlmann?