Date sent: Wed, 9 Feb 2000 15:00:02 EST
Subject: opera on the organ
To: vocalist
Send reply to: VOCALIST <vocalist>


> I would like to ask those of you who are knowledgeable on opera for your
> opinion. An esteemed organization of organists would like to put on a
concert
> utilizing singers and do a recital of opera arias and duets.
> I am not too keen on the idea - but I was wondering if any of you out
there,
> have ideas on repertoire (arias/duets) that would lend itself (tastefully)
> to organ accompaniment. The singers would be a lyrico spinto soprano,
lyric
> tenor, & lyric baritone. The organist would be first rate.
>
> Any ideas or BAD IDEA?

as an organist myself, i think it is a GREAT idea. why are you not keen on
it? the organ is the closest you can get to an orchestra with just one
person. organ music should be heard more by non-organists, and this might be
a good way to introduce people to it. organ is often used to accompany
singers in a church setting. in other settings, often organists play
transcriptions of orchestral works, why not opera?

Merry Foxworth