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From:  richard@r...
Date:  Mon Jan 28, 2002  8:32 pm
Subject:  Re: [vocalist] ears of the public

On Sat, 26 January 2002, Andrea K wrote:
> If something is really really good - it should
> have Universal appeal.
> That's why the 3 Grandpa's (tenors) sell records.
> Good singing, fun to watch, funny, something
> different than a super serious diva proving how
> great she is by performing vocal gymnastics
> rather than really "singing" a song and
> connecting with the audience.

Here's a secret: those "divas" you describe don't get very far in the "real"
opera world. Have you ever been to a real performance of an opera?

I'd be curious to hear your definition of "really singing a song".

Richard





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