At 18:43 28/11/2005, you wrote:
I have come to this thread late so do appologise if this sorth of
thing has been mentioned before. As a singer putting on a proper
corset to sing means you can't get the air in nearly so well as
without. The notes are then naturally shortened, compressed and
quiter. Now perhaps the very 'big' singing of modern days would not
sound so full or loud sung by women in corsettry.
Alternatively - did opera singers wear corsets - I can't even begin to
think how to sing something like the Queen of the night aria in a
corset.
On 28/11/05, Mia Dappert <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> And not only do you have to consider the costumes and the
direction of the production, with opera and any other
"Period Music", You have to consider whether it is one with period
instruments and sensibilities, or if it is done with a modern
orchestra. (and vocal talents...were there castrati or at least
male altos singing some of the parts?) There are some groups that
head in this direction, and the sound is very different. Modern
music is often times very different from the intent of the composer.
Certainly in comparatively recent times, I worked with an opera
singer who insisted on wearing a corset if the part called for it,
and there was no reduction in volume from her voice. At Glyndebourne
in Sussex, one of the premier opera houses in England, some singers
would wear them, and some refused. If you are used to wearing it
corset during your normal life, it would not be a problem to sing in
one. You learn to breathe differently - I certainly never had problems myself.
Suzi
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