Well....my body is refusing to sleep, so I opted to try and research/find one more Handel aria for my recital.
I have tried to avoid singing Handel for as long as possible. It's intimidated me for years, and that part has definitely not changed! Mainly it's because I've thought I would ruin a beautifully written piece. I think that it one of my largest fears as a singer. The composer, Handel to be specific, has taken such care and beauty in writing the line and the orchestration, I just don't want to screw it up by not being prepared. I do have my favorites that I long to sing someday, "Da Tempeste" from Giulio Cesare and "I Myself I Shall Adore" from Semele are my absolute FAVORITES!!!!!!!!!!! But because I am still a young singer, I know I need more time to work on my craft before I take on these pieces. Which brings me to my current frustration...finding an upbeat Handel aria that I am vocally ready for. TOUGH TO FIND! But what should I find during my search - a Handel video/interview with a woman in the business I really look up to, Joyce DiDonato:
I took a break and decided to watch this. I love it when I come across things like this. It helps me to know that I'm not alone in my desire to be able to deliver as a performer. So for me, the struggle is worth it and ends up being the most gratifying part of the whole experience.
Well...I've liked the following I-think-are-doable-pieces after the past several hours of research: "Scoglio d'immota fronte" from Scipione, "Combattuda"/ "Un 'Aura Placida"/ "Mi Parto Lieta" from Faramondo, "S'adopri il braccio armato" from Radamisto, "La mia costanza" from Fulvia, "Di re sdegnato" and "Verdi Lauri, cingetemi il crine" from Giustino, and "Se giunge un dispetto" from Agrippina. Here's hoping I find more tomorrow back in the music library and will be able to pick one...ack! I think I'm going to try attempt #2 for going to bed.
I have tried to avoid singing Handel for as long as possible. It's intimidated me for years, and that part has definitely not changed! Mainly it's because I've thought I would ruin a beautifully written piece. I think that it one of my largest fears as a singer. The composer, Handel to be specific, has taken such care and beauty in writing the line and the orchestration, I just don't want to screw it up by not being prepared. I do have my favorites that I long to sing someday, "Da Tempeste" from Giulio Cesare and "I Myself I Shall Adore" from Semele are my absolute FAVORITES!!!!!!!!!!! But because I am still a young singer, I know I need more time to work on my craft before I take on these pieces. Which brings me to my current frustration...finding an upbeat Handel aria that I am vocally ready for. TOUGH TO FIND! But what should I find during my search - a Handel video/interview with a woman in the business I really look up to, Joyce DiDonato:
I took a break and decided to watch this. I love it when I come across things like this. It helps me to know that I'm not alone in my desire to be able to deliver as a performer. So for me, the struggle is worth it and ends up being the most gratifying part of the whole experience.
Well...I've liked the following I-think-are-doable-pieces after the past several hours of research: "Scoglio d'immota fronte" from Scipione, "Combattuda"/ "Un 'Aura Placida"/ "Mi Parto Lieta" from Faramondo, "S'adopri il braccio armato" from Radamisto, "La mia costanza" from Fulvia, "Di re sdegnato" and "Verdi Lauri, cingetemi il crine" from Giustino, and "Se giunge un dispetto" from Agrippina. Here's hoping I find more tomorrow back in the music library and will be able to pick one...ack! I think I'm going to try attempt #2 for going to bed.
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