Actually, you were totally righ... this time! =) Haha.
"People have their opinions and that doesn't mean that their opinions are wrong or right. I just take it with a grain of salt because opinions are like as*holes, everyone has one".
-Felicia Finley-
Rebecca Caine Judy Kuhn Lea Salonga (IS she a mezzo?) Claire Moore Patti Cohenour Rachel Barrell Kristin Chenoweth Audra McDonald
Not quite ten.
Am I the only person in the world who does not like Sarah Brightman's voice? It just sounds strange to me.
I also wanna say that Claire Moore was the very first Christine alternate for Sarah Brightman, in the West End production of Phantom. :) Updated On: 9/28/09 at 07:52 PM
"Am I the only person in the world who does not like Sarah Brightman's voice? It just sounds strange to me"
No, a lot of people, especially on this board would agree with you.
And I think that Lea Salonga is a mezzo, although she hits very high notes, her voice is more comfortable on a lower range. So she is a mezzo I am almost certain.
You know, it all comes down to personal taste. Brightman sounds a lot different now than she sounded during her Phantom years, her voice is a lot smoother now, but she still hits the high E. Not every time, but most times. Like you don't like Sarah's voice, I can barely stand Audra's voice and Kristin Chenoweth's speaking voice and belting voice. The only time I enjoy Cheno is when she sings with her head voice.
"People have their opinions and that doesn't mean that their opinions are wrong or right. I just take it with a grain of salt because opinions are like as*holes, everyone has one".
-Felicia Finley-
Yeah, Sarah does sound quite a bit different. I do like her current voice much more than her Phantom-age voice. I can't stand the Phantom OLCR, but I don't mind listening to Sarah's newer stuff.
Kristin Chenoweth Megan Hilty (I'm surprised no one else has said her) Laura Benanti Audra McDonald Victoria Clarke Brandi Burkhardt Lauren Kennedy Anneliese Van der Pol Julie Andrews
I'd say they're my favs... and for the record I do not like Sarah Brightman.. I just think her voice sounds to warped in the mouth.. Also the sopranos I listed are my favorite Sopranos.. aka not mezzos. Updated On: 9/28/09 at 09:29 PM
For some reason, I've never been able to stand Sarah Brightman. Something about the way she pronounces words. But I agree, I like her a lot more now than I did when she was younger.
In my pants, she has burst like the music of angels, the light of the sun! --Marius Pantsmercy
Kristin Chenoweth Celia Keenan-Bolger Katie Clarke (LOVE LOVE LOVE her) Julie Andrews Jane Powell Kathryn Grayson Jennifer Laura Thompson Judy Kuhn Christine Ebersole Lauren Kennedy
"There's nothing good on. The media hates Christmas. The media loves vampires, though. Maybe they will show a Twilight Christmas." -Danmeg's 10 year old son.
To Sarah Brightman haters: Listen to Bernadette's "Unexpected Song" and then listen to Sarah's .... Sarah's got a fantastic voice, of course depending on the song.
"People have their opinions and that doesn't mean that their opinions are wrong or right. I just take it with a grain of salt because opinions are like as*holes, everyone has one".
-Felicia Finley-
So the last three aren't sopranos who've been on Broadway, but still amazing enough to be listed. :)
"You have two kinds of shows on Broadway – revivals and the same kind of musicals over and over again, all spectacles. You get your tickets for The Lion King a year in advance, and essentially a family... pass on to their children the idea that that's what the theater is – a spectacular musical you see once a year, a stage version of a movie. It has nothing to do with theater at all. It has to do with seeing what is familiar.... I don't think the theatre will die per se, but it's never going to be what it was.... It's a tourist attraction." Stephen Sondheim
Select a Member Name, I LOVE Magdalena Kozena! I saw her in Cosi Fan Tutte at the Met a few years ago and she totally stole the show! I didn't realize anyone else knew who she was
bwaylvsong, I AM SO JEALOUS! I'd kill to hear her singing live! I'm in love with her. She's so amazing and so underrated.
"You have two kinds of shows on Broadway – revivals and the same kind of musicals over and over again, all spectacles. You get your tickets for The Lion King a year in advance, and essentially a family... pass on to their children the idea that that's what the theater is – a spectacular musical you see once a year, a stage version of a movie. It has nothing to do with theater at all. It has to do with seeing what is familiar.... I don't think the theatre will die per se, but it's never going to be what it was.... It's a tourist attraction." Stephen Sondheim
Well, if it makes you feel any better, it was just the final dress rehearsal. And I've never gotten to see her since. PS: She's actually a mezzo, but would be classified as a soprano by MT standards
bwaylvsong, you still got to see her! And yes, I know she's a mezzo by opera standards, but it doesn't even matter what she is, because that woman is just crazy-talented.
"You have two kinds of shows on Broadway – revivals and the same kind of musicals over and over again, all spectacles. You get your tickets for The Lion King a year in advance, and essentially a family... pass on to their children the idea that that's what the theater is – a spectacular musical you see once a year, a stage version of a movie. It has nothing to do with theater at all. It has to do with seeing what is familiar.... I don't think the theatre will die per se, but it's never going to be what it was.... It's a tourist attraction." Stephen Sondheim
Barbara Cook the greatest singing actress/soprano I have ever heard/seen. Additional favorite sopranos of mine: Susan Watson Rebecca Luker Kristin Chenoweth Judy Kaye (mezzo) June Bronhill (UK, Australia) Maureen McGovern (mezzo) Audra McDonald Jo Sullivan Christine Andreas
Maureen is a mezzo? I'd say she is an alto? I don't remember her very well, but her voice was on the lower side in Little Women.
"People have their opinions and that doesn't mean that their opinions are wrong or right. I just take it with a grain of salt because opinions are like as*holes, everyone has one".
-Felicia Finley-
Honestly, I don't know why the mezzo/soprano distinction even exists in MT. You have Ruthie Henshall playing soprano roles, Kelli O'Hara playing belting roles, etc etc.
Jimmy, what are you doing here in the middle of the night? It's almost 9 PM!