What is an aria?
We often hear the word aria in connection with opera, but what does it really mean and where did the word come from? Rebecca Armstrong investigates.
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Understanding Opera
Understanding Voice Types: Bass
Deeper than deep, the bass singer goes as low as the human voice can go. Editor Rebecca Armstrong delves into this rumbling, rich sound.
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Give The Gift Of Opera This Christmas
Wondering what to get the opera lover in your life for Christmas? Or maybe you’re stuck for ideas for your own Christmas list. Rebecca Armstrong rounds up some opera-related gifts.
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Understanding Voice Types: Tenor
The most recognisable of males voices, heard in many pop and rock bands, find out more about the hero role: the tenor.
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Understanding Voice Types: Contralto
One of the rarest voice types, a true contralto is a joy to hear. Editor Rebecca Armstrong explains this deep and delightful female voice.
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Outreach: Taking Opera Into The Community
Opera can seem removed from everyday life – costly, remote and taking place elsewhere. But, says Rebecca Armstrong, there are many outreach programmes that are taking the artform out into the community.
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What Is The Libretto?
Italian for ‘little book’, the libretto contains the full text of a dramatic musical work such as an opera, along with stage directions, it provides a useful way for audiences to follow the story.
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Understanding Voice Types: Baritone
The most common male voice type, some of the most iconic vocalists are baritones. This voice category is often incredibly distinct and powerful.
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Understanding Voice Types: Mezzo-Soprano
One of the most versatile of voice types, the mezzo sits in the mid-range for female voice types. Find out more about the voice known for ‘witches, bitches and britches’.
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Understanding Voice Types: Countertenor
The rarest of voice types, this is the highest adult male singing voice, with a vocal range above that of a tenor and similar in pitch to female contralto or mezzo-soprano voices.
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What is an aria?
We often hear the word aria in connection with opera, but what does it really mean and where did the word come from? Rebecca Armstrong investigates.
Read More
Understanding Voice Types: Bass
Deeper than deep, the bass singer goes as low as the human voice can go. Editor Rebecca Armstrong delves into this rumbling, rich sound.
Read More
Give The Gift Of Opera This Christmas
Wondering what to get the opera lover in your life for Christmas? Or maybe you’re stuck for ideas for your own Christmas list. Rebecca Armstrong rounds up some opera-related gifts.
Read More
Understanding Voice Types: Tenor
The most recognisable of males voices, heard in many pop and rock bands, find out more about the hero role: the tenor.
Read More
Understanding Voice Types: Contralto
One of the rarest voice types, a true contralto is a joy to hear. Editor Rebecca Armstrong explains this deep and delightful female voice.
Read More
Outreach: Taking Opera Into The Community
Opera can seem removed from everyday life – costly, remote and taking place elsewhere. But, says Rebecca Armstrong, there are many outreach programmes that are taking the artform out into the community.
Read More
What Is The Libretto?
Italian for ‘little book’, the libretto contains the full text of a dramatic musical work such as an opera, along with stage directions, it provides a useful way for audiences to follow the story.
Read More
Understanding Voice Types: Baritone
The most common male voice type, some of the most iconic vocalists are baritones. This voice category is often incredibly distinct and powerful.
Read More
Understanding Voice Types: Mezzo-Soprano
One of the most versatile of voice types, the mezzo sits in the mid-range for female voice types. Find out more about the voice known for ‘witches, bitches and britches’.
Read More