Fredric - Pirates (Broadway)

[AngusN]

Posted: 4/29/07 at 1:28pm

Hi guys, I was thinking of auditioning for the role of Fredric in 'The Pirates of Penzance' (Broadway version). And was wondering what is the vocal range of the part? I know that he is a tenor, but wanted to know how high he sings? Thank you in advance.

[LuPonatic]

Posted: 4/29/07 at 2:33pm

I think B flat is the highest, but there is an optional G or G flat instead. This is just off the top of my head.

[AngusN]

Posted: 4/30/07 at 1:44pm

Thank you very much. I appreciate that.

[Weez]

Posted: 4/30/07 at 1:48pm

Out of interest, what makes the Broadway version different from whatever other versions there are? ^_^

[C is for Company]

Posted: 4/30/07 at 2:12pm

I believe one is operatic and the one for Broadway is more forgiving?

[LuPonatic]

Posted: 4/30/07 at 3:09pm

I think a big part of the difference is in the orchestrations, and there are additional songs for the broadway version taken from other G & S Shows...I think :O)

[Fenchurch]

Posted: 5/1/07 at 9:12pm

The papp version omits the overture and adds Sorry her Lot from HMS pinafore and My Eyes are Fully open from Ruddigore.

and the orchestrations are reduced.

Fredericks b-flat is the one that gets recorded, the G just isn't as impressive. Although Rex smith sings it Falsetto on the recording/

Be warned there are a lot of wrong notes and flat notes as well as bad rhythms in the Papp recording. Even if youre determined to sing it like that (and I hope you decide not to) you should listen to a well made recording to get all the pitches and rhythms correct, or just read the score of course.

[LostLeander]

Posted: 5/1/07 at 10:05pm

If you speak of the B flat in "Maiden Breast", Smith certainly does not falsetto that note.