In a message dated 3/28/01 6:34:53 AM, thomas8@t... writes:
<< I'm not sure I agree with you here, Lynda. While everything in
entertainment is subject to personal preference, I think what I objected
to most in the de Becque was not that he wasn't an opera singer in a role
written for one, but that he was not a singer at all! And what bothers me
most is that our culture often mistakes carrying a tune for singing! >>
Actually, Mark, I agree with every word you wrote. I certainly felt that de
Becque should be an opera singer, and was sort of offended that this
particular actor was cast for some other reason that his singing ability
(little), in my opinion!
About the carrying a tune thing -- Oh yes...people not only mistake that for
singing, but if you carry this thing further, people are extremely impressed
even if an out-of-tune singer sings something they know! I've noticed in
school concerts, etc., that when anything familiar is performed, it receives
a standing ovation (hardly means anything anymore), and does not have to be
particularly well-executed! Arrrggh.
Lynda Lacy
Lynda Lacy, Director of Choral Activities
Jackson Preparatory School
Jackson, Mississippi
"Allow your voice to serve the music, not the other way around." - B. R.
Henson
<A HREF="http://hometown.aol.com/lynda313/myhomepage/profile.html">Lynda and
the Fine Arts</A>
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