tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17139505.post7037317991495309319..comments2023-06-01T09:02:24.685-04:00Comments on Wolf Trap Opera Company: More Aria Questions and Audition GuidelinesKim Pensingerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09583623996113579219noreply@blogger.comBlogger9125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17139505.post-73244349843141998762009-04-21T13:27:00.000-04:002009-04-21T13:27:00.000-04:00In response to the comment above regarding Walton'...In response to the comment above regarding Walton's "The Bear." - please contact me at wtoc@wolftrap.org. If you have information that the score truly is out of print, I should be able to get you a copy of the aria.Kimhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16258095001569531134noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17139505.post-45946055680255397362009-04-21T13:13:00.000-04:002009-04-21T13:13:00.000-04:00Question:
I have been in search of the aforementi...Question:<br /><br />I have been in search of the aforementioned aria for Walton's "The Bear" for some time now and have had no luck. As far as I know, the aria has never been available seperately and the piano/vocal score is out of print. Any suggestions on how or where I might find this???<br /><br />Most Sincerely!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17139505.post-55921772371640400822008-10-26T17:10:00.000-04:002008-10-26T17:10:00.000-04:00Thanks Kim for being so helpful.I was wondering, w...Thanks Kim for being so helpful.<BR/><BR/>I was wondering, what do you listen for in a young singer? Obviously, you're not expecting to hear Sherrill Milnes's voice out of a 21 year old Baritone or Ruth Anne Swenson from a 22 year old Soprano, so when casting for your opera studio what are the most important qualities in a young singers audition? Further, when one auditions for any YAP what should one expect in terms of accompanist and how should that, note previous question, effect ones choice of literature!?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17139505.post-4129487708223935092008-10-24T21:23:00.000-04:002008-10-24T21:23:00.000-04:00I am just discovering your blog today through the ...I am just discovering your blog today through the Collaborative Piano Blog. Thank you for this fantastic resource for young singers and teachers alike!<BR/><BR/>Remind me, does WT accept Canadian singers or do they need a student visa or greencard?Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00759821205959428594noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17139505.post-25217168851509877522008-10-22T19:14:00.000-04:002008-10-22T19:14:00.000-04:00As long as we're all looking to you for the meanin...As long as we're all looking to you for the meaning of life.. <BR/><BR/>I'm a young lyric soprano.. maybe a full lyric but it's too early to say. I'm offering Mi chiamano Mimi, Ain't it a Pretty Night, the Jewel Song, and probably Song to the Moon (because I can't find a great German aria). Can you suggest a Mozart piece that fits that package?? My teacher doesn't want me singing Countess yet.. I know the inas/ettas but they don't fit the rest of the package.. I'm not a Fiordiligi or any of the other dramatic coloratura types.. my coach thinks Ilia might be slightly too small for me too. The closest I've come to a good fit is Elvira, and that's a stretch.<BR/><BR/>Any ideas?? This is my first season auditioning for things as a soprano, so I'm basically starting from scratch with rep.. and I want to choose the "right" pieces!! ThanksAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17139505.post-73596087409779719982008-10-22T16:49:00.000-04:002008-10-22T16:49:00.000-04:00I can't tell you how happy I am to see "I was a co...I can't tell you how happy I am to see "I was a constant faithful wife" (The Bear) appear on your lists - with the circulation and attention that singers give your blog recommendations, I have no doubt that this aria will start appearing more often, which makes me very happy! <BR/><BR/>I've been using it as an English for years and absolutely love it, but because its so seldom done I don't get asked for it as often as I'd like. A lot of people don't know it, and when it has been requested it's usually been one person on the panel "prodding" the others into hearing it as a curioisty. <BR/><BR/>I'm happy to say that I've always had a good response to it when I've used it, and I'm happy to be remembered as the singer to "introduce" it to somebody who might not have previously known it..... but having it be more widely known and used can only be a good thing for all of us!<BR/><BR/>Now if we could just get the opera done more often too.... :)Madeleine G.https://www.blogger.com/profile/01611748322784881796noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17139505.post-49825445695238600162008-10-20T20:54:00.000-04:002008-10-20T20:54:00.000-04:00An answer to anonymous #2 above, if he wants my op...An answer to anonymous #2 above, if he wants my opinion in addition to yours.<BR/><BR/>I've seen "Miles" (as well as the prologue) work amazingly well in auditions. And yes, Britten (and other modern repertoire, among other things) can be really tricky. When in doubt in mainstage audition situations, I always advise folks to bring their own pianist when offering something off the beaten path that might not be easily sighreadable. Yes, some provided accompanists are amazing and can definitely play anything, but it's not always the case.<BR/><BR/>I don't know if WT provides an accompanist or not. However, I know that singers are rarely forced to use the provided one. If a strange aria is your calling card, it might very well be worth the extra bucks that bringing your own pianist would cost for peace of mind.Kristinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14492513875684808635noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17139505.post-90785844026268665432008-10-20T15:25:00.000-04:002008-10-20T15:25:00.000-04:00First off, thank you so much for answering all of ...First off, thank you so much for answering all of these questions publicly. As a young singer, you're really providing invaluable amounts of information. That being said, I have a question of my own.<BR/><BR/>I'm thinking of auditioning with Peter Quint's Act I finale aria "Miles!" from Britten's Turn of the Screw. My only concern is the difficult ensemble aspect of the song. I'm worried that if something big goes wrong with the tricky piano part, that it may throw me for a loop or break my focus during an audition. What are your thoughts on bringing in less common arias with extremely difficult orchestral reductions? On one hand I'm worried that it could fall apart if the pianist isn't familiar with the aria, but on the other hand I'd love to present it at auditions.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17139505.post-44093893817542846292008-10-20T14:03:00.000-04:002008-10-20T14:03:00.000-04:00Thank you for the mezzo aria suggestions. There a...Thank you for the mezzo aria suggestions. There are so many fantastic choices.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com