I've read the terms "opera pop", or "pop opera" in our newspapers in Brazil
to refer to that kind of music, or the 3 Tenors in Concert, etc.
Caio
----- Original Message -----
From: Lloyd W. Hanson <lloyd.hanson@n...>
To: <vocalist-temporary@yahoogroups.com>
Sent: Sunday, January 20, 2002 8:16 PM
Subject: Re: [vocalist] Singers and Amplification
Dear Mike and Vocalisters:
You wrote
> to compare classical singing to pop singing is probably, ultimately
as
>pointless as comparing figure skating to hockey. yes, they both skate
>but...not for the same reason.
>
> maybe, for bocelli and what's her name, we need a new category like
>'popera' or 'fictional opera' (like 'historical fiction').
COMMENT: Great concept. The new terms have meaning! LOL!
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Lloyd W. Hanson
Flagstaff, Arizona
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