I chanced upon Ava Maria the other day, and I was quite taken with the sound.
I sourced many other tracks and disliked all of them.
It would seem, mostly I don't like Opera.
I'm keen to find what I do like though, so I'm hoping someone will recommend similar performances.
I guess I don't much care for understanding the words I just love the pure voice as an instrument.
Female, pure, mellow.
Hope you can help.
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Looking for a session or program from one of the top vocal/music/opera schools while visiting U.S. [more inside]
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I'd like some recommendations for opera music to be played at a funeral. [more inside]
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SONGFILTER: need people who can read musical notes to help me find the name of this opera-esque song! [more inside]
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I have very little interest in classical music, but lately I've found myself intrigued by opera, of all things. It seems very rock and roll in it's inherent drama and showmanship and...humanity for lack of a better word. Or perhaps it's merely my Italian heritage calling me home. Any good ideas on where to start? I'd prefer older recordings because I'm big on starting at the source. I kinda like that "La donna mobile..." thing that you hear on sports shows sometimes. Thanks.
posted on Apr 6, 2005 - 23 answers
As the result of there being 3 simultaneous Ring Cycles going on in London right now, all of which I have been attending and enjoying immensely, I have become worryingly addicted to Wagner's tetralogy. Any recommendations for further reading that will deepen my understanding of the work? [more inside]
posted on Mar 15, 2005 - 12 answers
What's your favorite recording of Gershwin's "Porgy and Bess"? The whole opera, not just excerpts or selections. [more inside]
posted on Feb 18, 2005 - 3 answers
I want to start listening to opera. Where should I begin? Help me build a collection of recordings that consists of music composed in all eras, with the only requirements that it be sophisticated and uncommonly beautiful.
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[MusicFilter] Three questions on opera and piano music inside.
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