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Sunday, 15 January 2023

HIGHER Q & A 7 - What is Coloratura?

Question: What is coloratura?

Answer: Today's concept is coloratura. This is a vocal term, used to describe a certain type of soprano voice. The music will be very technically demanding, in a high register and with lots of runs, ornaments, etc.

Listen to this excerpt - an aria from an opera by Mozart - from around 3m 45s until the end to give you a good idea of how it sounds. The guy doesn't say much, though!

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