Hello, I"m sixteen, and almost definitely a dramatic mezzo or soprano (because I'm young I do not know when my range is going to be completed, but everyone who hears me says I'm going to be VERY heavy). I believe the most suitable rep for young dramatic singers is the German art songs. Some pieces that I have been doing, that definitely stand out when performed by heavier voices, are Schubert's Gretchen am Spinnrade, and many of the pieces from Schwanengesang (including Ständchen, Aufenthalt, and Der Doppelgänger if you have a nice low register). Schumann's Dichterliebe also has some heavy moments that just sound ridiculous when attempted by more lyric voices :) As you're probably well aware, dramatic operatic literature is not appropriate for young voices, but the art songs are fabulous training ground. You might also look at some of Bizet's songs (like "Ouvre ton coeur"). Also keep in mind that even dramatic voices must be kept limber. Be sure to do Mozart, Gounod, Handel, Bach, etc., to develop your coloratura ability.
Best of luck, and I completely understand your frustration :)
---Kate
--- Molly McLinden <verdirules@h...> wrote: --- Molly McLinden <verdirules@h...> wrote: > I am a 20 year old soprano, and I am most DEFINITELY a > dramatic. > Unfortunately, that means there are no roles for me while > I do my undergrad > (the most suitable thing for me is what I am currently > singing, Mother in > "Hansel and Gretel"). > Is there any rep a YOUNG dramatic soprano can sing that > can be her "own" to > make her stand out from the lyrics she is surrounded > with? > I just don't sound the same attempting typical young > soprano lit, like "ah > jeux vivre", "V'adoro pupille", etc. Of course, I am not > hinting that I sing > Verdi or Wagner...I am just asking for rep (art songs and > arias ) that would > be more suitable for my voice,and that lyrics and > coloraturas would not do. > > Thanks! > > Molly > > _________________________________________________________________________ > http://www.hotmail.com. > > Share information about yourself, create your own public > profile at > >
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