> Yes, there are a few duets in opera, but to my mind, this does not give the
>singer true ensemble experience. In a true ensemble, you can't just go your
> own way; you have to go the way of the total group.
> >>
>from Doris
>I beg to differ!!! There are more than a few duets in opera. What about the
>wonderful Mozartean finales, after each act, of course; that is formulaic to
>the opera buffa. Rossini is full of ensemble. Vaughn-Williams and Britten
>are ensemble rich. I could go on, but you get the idea.
Right on Doris, and what better than the second act of The Marriage of Figaro
or great slabs of Cosi.
Reg.
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