Ingo wrote:
>I've recently noticed that many opera singers are suffering from knee
>problems and I was wondering what the cause might be. My teacher
>seemed to indicate that it is a question of posture, but then proceeded
>to list several singers with good technique who have knee problems.
>
>Is there a way to stand properly for singing without putting
>significant stress on your knees and thus avoid this problem?
My theory is that operatic staging is a factor, especially for mezzos and
men, who often have to kneel (mezzos when playing men, men when being men)
in the course of their roles.
As for finding a proper way to stand without stressing the knees, I would
advocate some work with an Alexander teacher, or Feldenkrais teacher, or
whatever movement discipline works best for you... The main thing, I
suppose, is to avoid letting the knees lock.
Also, I guess...we get older, just like everyone else. I personally hope
I'll have kids while my knees still work...that's my personal biological
clock! ; )
Naomi
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