Summary: Once a singer has a solid foundation of technique, it's time to create true art. The characteristics that create an artist-level performance are: time, tempo, dynamics, pitch, line, diction, tone color, emotion, and meaning. If your technique is up to snuff, you can have the ability to alter these characteristics to your liking. In addition to these technical aspects, you must emotionally connect with your piece. "If the song or the character you are to portray is foreign to you, you will have difficulty giving an interpretation." In opera, acting is as important as singing. In infusing your performance with emotion and character, your voice will take on the appropriate colors. While creating this artistic performance, always be true to yourself. That can mean changing keys when necessary, choosing your program according to your current vocal ability, and not imitating other artists.
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Key Concepts: Bring the music to life with your own experiences and personality. Make music, damn it.
Making Connections: I wish that I had the time and flexibility to choose my program as the artists in this chapter did. That would be so nice.
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