Opera Singer

Opera Singer

MezzoGirl

Los Angeles, CA

Female, 29

I sing beautiful music -- primarily opera -- but I also do concert work, church music, studio/scoring sessions, and whatever other performance opportunities I can get my hands on.

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Last Answer on July 03, 2020

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I remember listening to a classical music station some time in the 1980s. And there was an opera singer who grew up in communist China during the cultural revolution. He had helped the communists break his fathers vinyl records. Who was that?

Asked by Rob Busby about 5 years ago

I haven't heard that story before. I'll keep asking around though and will report back if I find out.

What kinds of churches do you sing in?

Asked by Question Maker about 4 years ago

I sing mostly in Catholic, Presbyterian, Congregational churches and Jewish temples, but there are a wide range of opportunities for sacred singing for professional and volunteer singers alike.

Is there other types of music you like if so what kind? Also is it hard to sing opera

Asked by Dan about 4 years ago

I learn so much from other styles of music that I listen to everything...although smooth jazz and country have never spoken to me. Yet, country singing and the story telling in that genre's songs are truly amazing. As a musician, we should learn from everything.

Yes, opera is a challenging art form, but it's amazing and so much fun. The hard part is learning, dedication and keeping yourself healthy and focused.

When do you think shows and things will be back to normal

Asked by ASDF about 4 years ago

I wish we knew! All we can do is keep on preparing while sheltering in place and hope for the best.

Do you think you will always do this? And do you work any other jobs besides this?

Asked by Bff almost 4 years ago

Yes, although right now, it's so hard to wait to sing on stage again. Luckily, I do have some side hustles. I do voice over and online training tutorial production. I've also worked on the music industry side which has been helpful to me in learning how to handle myself in business. But singing is something that will always be central to me.

Who sang and what is the name of the famous tenor song with lalalalalalalalalalalala? I have seen it used in cartoons. I thing bugs bunny, but not sure.

Asked by Susie about 4 years ago

Probably Pavarotti singing Figaro's Largo al Factotum... it's actually a baritone aria, but he did record it. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iSWh1i6StyQ Let me know if that's what you're thinking of!

What do you think of heavy metal music? What about rap?

Asked by John almost 4 years ago

I love them! Heavy Metal is the most dramatic, operatic music of 'popular' music. And the singers are frequently some of the best in the business. You need to have real control of your vocals to do what they do. Rap actually is very much like 'recitative' in opera. In opera, before the aria or duet, there's usually "speak singing" called recitative that explains the circumstances of the scene and progresses the story forward. Then the 'song' comes in to express the emotion. Rap has a similar structure where the spoken words in with beat and emotion comes in the verses and then the chorus usually has more 'sung' hooks. I also love great storytelling and both metal and rap are 2 of the best story telling genres. Maybe add Country to that list too. I'm not a huge country fan, but their writers, especially the old school styled songs, are amazing.