Do you want them to be wowed by your classical (ie operatic) voice, or do you want them to be wowed by your musicality and song-singing? I realise that these should be one and the same, but to a non-classical audience not used to the style of voice, it may be worth thinking about. If you want fireworks, then I'm certain that any big verismo aria would work. If you want something less operatic but appealing to a wide audience then I would say try some of the less formal Poulenc Melodies. Take your pick from any of Chanson d'Orkenise, C, Le Pont, Montparnasse, Hotel, Voyage a Paris, etc. Something by Faure could also be good, Apres un reve perhaps? I find that the more dreamy French repertoire is often more accessible to non-classical ears than the often more introspective German Lieder. Maybe it's also because I speak much better French than German!!
Best wishes
Colin Reed
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>I'm looking for a song to use for an audition for >people who do not really know classical music. but i >want them to be "wowed". please help. thank you. >
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