How High Can A Coloratura Soprano Actually Sing?

5 Opera challenges alongside a world-class Opera singer... but I don't sing Opera! Thanks to @glyndebourne opera house for making this possible: https://www.glyndebourne.com And to @thewunderlin for being Epic: https://www.alinawunderlin.com You can watch Alina at Glyndebourne here: https://www.glyndebourne.com/events/ariadne-auf-naxos What happens when a vocal coach who doesn’t sing opera goes head-to-head with a world-class opera singer? At Glyndebourne, Beth takes on five opera challenges against coloratura soprano Alina Wunderlin, putting her voice, and her vocal coach knowledge, to the test. From sustaining long notes and controlling airflow to rapid-fire vocal agility, attempting to learn German, power to project notes without a microphone and pushing the very top of her vocal range, each challenge reveals just how extraordinary the demands of opera really are. All set in the exquisite location of Glyndebourne, a state of the art opera house nestled in the English countryside. Alina is performing the role of Zerbinetta there, in Richard Strauss’ Ariadne auf Naxos. Her role demands exactly the kind of agility, power and stratospheric high notes Beth is attempting here. Along the way, we explore the coordination of breath, vocal folds, tongue and jaw, why operatic projection is about more than sheer volume, and how the concentration of acoustic energy in Alina’s voice helps it carry across a room. There are spectrograms, soaring high notes, questionable German pronunciations and some extremely competitive singing. Five challenges. One vocal coach and a world-class opera singer. How many can Beth actually pass? ______________________________________________________________________________________ ???? Free 5-Minute Vocal Warm-Up! ???? Get your voice ready to sing fast - grab my guide + audio track here: ???? https://www.bethroars.com/warm-up ???? Get Your Signed Copy of My Album "Fable": https://www.bethroars.com/shop Grab a limited edition signed copy of my album "Fable" ???? Support My Work on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/bethroars Join my Patreon community for exclusive content, early access, and more! _________________________________________________________________________________ Episode Breakdown: 00:00 Challenge 1: Held Notes 02:47 Challenge 2: Agility 04:39 Challenge 3: Langauge 05:51 Challenge 4: Power 08:27 Challenge 5: High Notes _______________________________________________________________________ ???? Follow Me on Social Media: Facebook: facebook.com/bethroars Twitter: @bethroars Instagram: @bethroars Thanks to our Editor: Luís Santos https://luissantos.onfabrik.com Want to edit for us? Apply here: https://www.bethroars.com/editor _________________________________________________________________________________ Hashtags: #vocalchallenge #BethRoars #opera #glyndebourne