I presented my Voice instructor a list of songs i
would like to learn. I am no Leontyne Prince or
Kattleen battle, and I know my race is (although i
agree should not be) a factor in Opera roles. But i
did not take that into condideration when I was
compiling my list, She me to look more into roles
that would be more appropriate for me to sing. All
the Arias I picked were in the same light lyric
soprano category. I didn't have to think long into
what she meant. To concentrate more on what i would
actually be cast in as a young African-American
female. I know all about "equal opportunity" but I
also know there are "Traditional" roles which might
not be as willing to consider me. The 1960's were not
the end of all problems for those in the Opera
industry.
I wasn't trying to make any kind of statement or
arguments, I was just trying to find some suitable
arias and explain the circumstances behind it.
I am feeling a little hostility from what i assumed
was an innocent answer on my part. Is this what
happens when someone disagress with someone on this
list?
I am also sorry if my post was confusing. My "logic"
was not to learn obscure arias for audition purposes
but for my recitals. I would like to add many more
arias to my rep. but to know which I would be more
likely to be cast in.
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