Which composer's music feels like it was written just for you?
As a classical singer, is there a particular composer whose music feels like it was written for your voice? For example, do you connect deeply with the emotional intensity of Puccini’s operas, or perhaps the lyrical and delicate phrasing of Debussy’s works? Maybe the dramatic weight of Wagner’s compositions feels perfectly suited to your range and technique. How do specific composers like Mozart, Verdi, or Handel allow you to showcase the unique qualities of your voice? What is it about their style—whether it’s the complexity of Baroque ornamentation, the melodic clarity of Classical-era pieces, or the rich textures of Romantic music—that makes their compositions resonate with you as a performer?
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Puccini, his "O mio babbino caro" first came to my mind. Johann-Paul Martini's "Plaisir d'amour" is also easy for my voice. Reynaldo Hahn "A chloris" and "L'Heure exquise". The Italian language has pure vowels and straightforward consonants for me to learn. The French vowels feel so good in my mouth. Baroque music often makes me more exposed to feel completely secure to sing well.
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For me it's Handel, I guess I'll never forget how it felt to sing "Verdi Prati" for the first time. The aria was so beautiful and I felt surprisingly secure and comfortable singing it. The experience gave me a lot of courage to continue singing and made me trust my voice more. Italy is also such a lovely language to sing!
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It would be great to hear and post a video of them singing these beautiful pieces!! :)