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Songs for a coloratura?
So my voice is more coloratura than musical theatre. I'd fit more in an opera than a musical.
I've got an audition coming up (for a musical) and I was wondering if anyone knew any good (not over rated) songs for my type of voice. My voice is NOT light, so don't say something like "Green Finch And Linnet Bird" or something cute like that.
Phantom of the Opera classifies as "over rated" too.
Any suggestions?
3 Answers
- AzucenaLv 41 decade agoFavourite answer
"Glitter and Be Gay" is a good choice!
Another one to look at: "Art is Calling For Me (I Want to Be A Prima Donna)" by Victor Herbert
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mku1rrKpF5g
If you want something more "musical theatre"-sounding, look at Crossword Puzzle. I recommend this one often to singers with a more "legit" sound, as it works very well and it also shows off your acting ability. It's from the musical Starting Here, Starting Now.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wSIwW2Iv9cA
It's definitely NOT overdone -- when I need an uptempo audition piece, this is the one I use (and I'm technically a dramatic soprano -- not a light voice).
Source(s): My own experience as an operatically-trained soprano who also does musical theatre. - MamiankaLv 71 decade ago
From Candide by Bernstein - "Glitter and Be Gay" - a song about how it's not really so bad being a hooker - look at these *fabulous* earrings and bracelets I get as *gifts*! Got a good Eb above high C? And a great comedy sense? It's for a short-attention span soprano hooker - she says "its's so disgusting . . " and as she raise her hand to her eyes - "but take a look at this ROCK on my hand, will ya?"
The words alone are a hoot - and the music is famous and always is a *pleaser* to sing.
