In a message dated 10/02/2001 9:35:52 AM Central Daylight Time, nicktenor@a... writes: nicktenor@a... writes:
<< Incidentally, to the person (sorry, I've forgotten whom) who said Lady Jane was another Mezzo-suitable part, I beg to differ. It is much better suited to a genuine contralto - there are several points where the voice needs to be strong and the notes required (and tessitura) will tend to lie happier in a contralto than a mezzo. >>
I agree. I was asked to sing that role and I turned it down and did Lady Angela instead. The director said, "But it's a much bigger role, and much funnier!" and I said, "It's just too low... and I have to put up with singing about being fat and old. NO THANK YOU!" :) I've done Katisha, I've done Queen of the Fairies, I've done Ruth - those just don't sit as low throughout the whole part.
I just played Angela as totally neurotic and she was funny enough.
Christine Thomas Wauwatosa, WI <A HREF="http://hometown.aol.com/mezzoid/myhomepage/profile.html"> http://hometown.aol.com/mezzoid/myhomepage/profile.html</A>
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