Or rather, "Se il mio nome saper voi bramate" from Il barbiere di Siviglia (The Barber of Seville), by Rossini. Yep, funny looking words, but it is actually Italian. And yes, am doing last minute homework for my vocal lesson tomorrow. Am learning this aria, and thank goodness for current day and age which makes learning more interesting to see interpretation.
This is an aria about the Count, who serenades Rosina, the intended bride of Dr. Bartolo, hoping to win her affections. He does not want her to love him for his wealth and rank, though, so he says he is poor man named Lindoro and that he would like to be her husband.
And this tenor, Florez, has such an easy high voice being a Leggiero tenor. As it is, I struggle as a lyric tenor hitting those high notes. BUT, but, the biggest struggle is getting the running notes smoothly done as well as the expressiveness of it all as a love song AND definitely cannot do as much coloratura or "colouring". Hmm, will get it done properly soon (I hope).
Note to myself, don't do homework last minute. :(
3 comments:
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I get goose pimples listening to this fella.
:) aiyoo.. must take deep deep breath...the tune is sad at the beginning..nice..but towards the end it's almost like Pavarotti...deary deary me...don't like the woman's sound.
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