Best Soprano Voice- Page 2

[Conor]

Posted: 11/25/05 at 6:36pm

Today Cheno, of all time i'd have to go w/ Julie Andrews, what happened to her is a tragedy. I also love Sarah Brightman's soprano but i know i'm in the minority there.

[Conor]

Posted: 11/25/05 at 6:37pm

Today Cheno, of all time i'd have to go w/ Julie Andrews, what happened to her is a tragedy. I also love Sarah Brightman's soprano but i know i'm in the minority there.

[bdwybug55]

Posted: 11/25/05 at 9:48pm

Ah...the soprano is my favorite. I for one am getting really tired of hearing these screechy pop belters and wish there would be a return to vogue of the more classically trained legit sound on Broadway. My modern favorites are Audra McDonald, Kelli O'Hara, Rebecca Luker, Laura Benanti, Jennifer Hope Wills and Judy Kuhn (although she has a much richer and more mellow sound than the previous ladies mentioned) and sometimes Melissa Errico. Julie Andrews and Barbara Cook are my favorite "Old Timers". I know this is about sopranos but I would also welcome the return of voices such as Gordan McCrae (spelling?) and Howard Keel back on the Broadway stage. Brian Stokes Mitchell and Brent Barrett come pretty close.
Updated On: 11/25/05 at 09:48 PM

[wickedfan]

Posted: 11/25/05 at 9:56pm

I would also like to add a lesser known soprano, Sarah Rice. Most of you remember her as Johanna on the OBCR of Sweeney Todd. Her "Green Finch and Linnet Bird" is far and away the best rendition of it I have ever heard (and I have heard many).
And also Anna Maria Alberghetti is another soprano that comes to mind.

[Jazzysuite82]

Posted: 11/25/05 at 9:58pm

this obviously is a matter of opinion. I think Audra, kristin and Kelli are the top three now. There aren't many people who can sing the way Kristin can. I mean true technique. Same with Audra. I don't think people really realize what it takes to have technique. And no one really sings "classically" on Broadway. The few exceptions are Phantom of the Opera and THAT'S reserved basically for Piangi and Carlotta. That term is used too much. Legit doesn't equal classical.

Oh and Andrew I'm willing to bet you don't know any of the three women you posted about so your comment isn't based on much truth. Secondly both Kristin and Audra are technically leagues above Kelli because they are A) more versitile and B) older and hence vocally more mature. Although I think Kelli could be just as great.

[ljay889]

Posted: 11/25/05 at 10:04pm

Kelli
Cheno
Audra
Vicki Clark
JLT
Jennifer Hope Wills (an AMAZING Coloratura, she needs more to do on Broadway)
Ruthie Henshall (Truely an incredibly versatile voice. She can go from operatic soprano, to the low alto of Roxie Hart)

[shiksa_goddess]

Posted: 11/25/05 at 10:09pm

I second Lisa Howard, she is amazing. I saw her in Spelling Bee and was floored by how she just shifted up to her beautiful upper range. Cheno is wonderful as well. She has that annoying speaking voice, but a gorgeous singing voice.

Julie Andrews is my all-time favorite soprano.

[Unknown User]

Posted: 11/26/05 at 12:20am

hey BIGGRAB..i was just wondering ...have you ever WORKED with Kelli or Kristin in a show? just curious...but not looking for an argument...i base my opinion on close/personal contact...

[PJ]

Posted: 11/26/05 at 1:17am

1. Kristin Chenoweth
2. Audra McDonald

[OddExoticCreature]

Posted: 11/26/05 at 1:51am

I love Audra McDonald's voice because it's very dramatic and strong. I adore Kristin Chenoweth's legit soprano, I think she has great technique and I have about the same range as her. The only time I've heard Kelli O'Hara was on the Tony's and I was smitten, she has a very beautiful voice. I also love Laura Benanti's voice...her rendition of "Initials" on the Hair Benefit CD makes me laugh so hard. I think Jennifer Laura Thompson has a very unique voice, the first time I heard "Follow Your Heart" from Urinetown I died her voice is so weird, but I love it. She was the first Glinda I saw and she had a cold, lol, so her voice wasn't very strong but her acting definitely made up for it.

And of course, Julie Andrews.

[parker russel]

Posted: 11/26/05 at 9:27am

I'm going with Marla Schaffel on this one too.

[melissa errico fan]

Posted: 11/26/05 at 9:32am

Melissa Errico
Marin Mazzie
Rebecca Luker
Judy Kaye
Audra McDonald
Kelli O'Hara
Laura Benanti

[best12bars]

Posted: 11/26/05 at 10:16am

Marin Mazzie is one of those people with a freaky range. I know because I've worked with her.

She is a soprano, yes... but she is also an alto. I've never met another singer like her. She has a hugely rich lower range, and it's equally as strong as her upper range. It's because of this soprano range and belt that she works so much. But she can sing as "smoky" and low as any alto you can name.

A very unique talent.

[best12bars]

Posted: 11/26/05 at 10:52am

Marin has the high range, but she can also match Karen Akers tone for tone, so I disagree.

But she is the exception to the rule.

Updated On: 11/26/05 at 10:52 AM

[show2n2]

Posted: 11/26/05 at 10:52am

Dawn Upshaw
Kelli O'Hara
Kristin Chenoweth
Christine Ebersole
Audra McDonald
Julie Hansen

[GClef2]

Posted: 11/26/05 at 10:54am

Not Broadway, But Renee Flemming is absolutely amazing.

[QOM]

Posted: 11/26/05 at 11:16am

I third Lisa Howard. Her voice is stunningly beautiful. Where has she been all these years? I hope we see more of her after Bee. I also love Audra's voice.

[Prisoner 24601]

Posted: 11/26/05 at 11:28am

Cheno

[melissa errico fan]

Posted: 11/26/05 at 1:12pm

I completely forgot about Christine Andreas. She definitely deserves a mention.

[Rathnait62]

Posted: 11/26/05 at 1:16pm

Ann Hampton Callaway has a gorgeous, full upper range.

[Rathnait62]

Posted: 11/26/05 at 1:29pm

I wasn't saying one or the other, Professor. I was saying she has a gorgeous, full upper range.

Relax - you're not the only person with knowledge about voices on this board.

[spellingbee_ROCKS007]

Posted: 11/26/05 at 1:30pm

Kristin Chenoweth
Audra McDonald
Lisa Howard
Kelli O'Hara

don't forget Victoria Clark!my best!!

[Flahooley]

Posted: 11/26/05 at 2:23pm

Barbara Cook. Hands down!

[wickedfreak]

Posted: 11/26/05 at 2:25pm

Sarah Brightman

Rebeca Lucker sp?

Audra McDonald sp?

CHENO

[whatyouown223]

Posted: 11/26/05 at 2:46pm

I'd like to see how this Katie Clarke girl turns out, because I think she'll be really good.