I endorse all this; I know the author of the male soprano site very well; have contributed a little bit to it, and we are in constant contact. The achievement of the male sopranos mentioned cannot be underestimated; to be able to sing Farinelli's arias is a remarkable feat; and, whatever the background of the male sopranos, they are showing us that it is possible to reach a comparable vocal altitude as did the castrati, and they will continue to so, as voice training recognises that this is possible. You will see at my web site that I, too, know whereof I write !! Their number is rapidly increasing.
Elsa http://www.cix.co.uk/~velluti Award: September 2000 Modified: Jan. 2001
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