She was considering Norma and was told by Marilyn Horne, in no uncertain terms, NOT to do it. She sings the dramatic soprano aria, Casta Diva. beautifully but is unlikely to struggle with the physical stress of a whole onstage Norma as her voice is not suited to it. You don't have to sing Norma to be a "great" soprano. You have to be a great "dramatic soprano" to sing Norma. Renee is a "lyric soprano" similar in vocal qualities and repertoire preferences to Elisabeth Schwartzkopf.
This is such a beautiful video! Her singing is the perfect commentary for an interview.
Handel the sublime.
she is my mom.
She was considering Norma and was told by Marilyn Horne, in no uncertain terms, NOT to do it. She sings the dramatic soprano aria, Casta Diva. beautifully but is unlikely to struggle with the physical stress of a whole onstage Norma as her voice is not suited to it. You don't have to sing Norma to be a "great" soprano. You have to be a great "dramatic soprano" to sing Norma. Renee is a "lyric soprano" similar in vocal qualities and repertoire preferences to Elisabeth Schwartzkopf.
In the last part of the video from about 3:40 on, she looks as if she's gonna cry :'( Was this right after she got her divorce?
Melody Morgan She often looks like that when singing an emotional song.
Janet Flier yes she does. This was 2004, divorce was late 90s