The baroque Italian used for the libretto is complicated and often encumbers the listener, taking away from the melodic tunes of the arias. |
At that audition I did not have any Baroque arias prepared so I sang my usual bel canto coloratura and he hired me on the spot. |
I would love to return to Ireland one day to sing concerts of arias and Irish songs. |
The portrayal of the situations is assisted by cantatas, arias, duets, operas and music. |
From hilarious scenes to heart-rending arias, the show promises audiences a fun evening with an original take on opera in all its guises. |
Nevertheless, a concert of operatic arias and scenes, or a complete concert performance would not have been impossible, of course. |