In a message dated 8/5/00 5:38:34 PM, radishes@r... writes:
<< I am beginning to believe more and more that the ideal
singer is one who is humble enough to let the music speak
for itself, but is also selfless enough to not get attached
to the music she is producing. A truly gifted singer (I
mentioned Marian Anderson earlier as a fabulous example)
acts solely as a vessel for the voice of the composer,
without feeling the need to 'become' the composer. I do
not think that a convincing singer/actress is one who
allows the power of the music to dominate her personality,
but rather, sits back and lets her voice merge with the
composer's legacy (and that of the text of course). >>
One of Richard Miller's statements I have heard over and over in his
masterclasses is "Take care not to allow the music to rob you of your
vocalism." I do NOT believe he meant that singers should not express the
music as well as they can, but rather that there be a balance. It is also
his philosophy that (I'm trying to quote him accurately) "...true artistry is
possible only when technique permits...". Balance is key. Most singers do
not possess it naturally, but rather must find that combination which
uniquely defines his or her maximum performance.
Sincerely,
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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