Reading Your Assumptions About Opera Singers

Lots of fun assumptions about opera singers.
Can we read music?
Why do we always get sick?
Do we sing other genres?
Does body size matter?

As always, I appreciate your viewing and I hope it was fun.
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[vampireratt]

Peter Gelb from the MET once said of us ...Opera singers are either sick....getting sick, , ...or getting over being sick

[Antmaster]

Opera is always dying until you go watch your first good production, then you'll can't wait for your next one.

[jonboyte]

My wife was at your first opera at ASU, and we brought our 12 year old and her friend to hear you at SCC a few weeks back. Enjoy hearing ya and seeing how far you’ve made it.

[CantorClassics]

As a singer, and a bass at that, who lacks a "big body, " I really appreciate your comments. One of the most resonant voices I ever heard was another bass I worked with who was about 5'4" and made me look like a giant. BTW, you have a marvelous voice. Kudos to you, too, for your videos, which are attracting a whole new generation of opera fans.

[giosueagius]

4:30, I'm a tenor, and what I don't like often about tenor roles, is that often it's always the ''goody two shoes'' roles - baritones get some cool villainous roles.

[PBXVIILY]

I always got standing room at the Met, last minute and we would always get seats. I was attending Performing Arts we got to meet all the singers. Wonderful experience for a 14 15 year old. It’s not for rich people. Today it is more expensive. I think opera is the greatest.
I saw Pavarotti all the time, Sherrill Milnes, Scotto, Dmitri, The Big MAC!
My Parents went all the time.

[jefolson]

Heard/saw you in SAN DIEGO. My girlfriend was star struck. You are down to earth, without the " grand piano" attitude. You are a FAN of the greats, as I am, and you KNOW ( if you dont specifically say)that opera is unique in thats its an art AND a SPORT.

[lesvegetables]

thank you lucas! im a student of opera singing myself and im trying to get into the business, and i absolutely learned a lot from this video!

[PaolaBarrientos]

The Houston Grand Opera has free performances which I love to tell people but I also tell them that experiencing it at the Opera House is the best way to experience it.

[mariochae]

Hello I really enjoyed Tanhauser last week in LA opera...!!!!
Wonderful You are Amazing...Thanks A

[benjaminrsokol]

Thank you Maestro Meachem for this video! I am a big fan of the debunking;)

[JulienNeel]

Thank you for your honest and open videos about your work, it's so refreshing.

[clivebasson]

You are an inspiration in your enthusiasm and down to earth - always learn from you.

[bavosidharta]

so fun and informative 🙌🤩 thanks maestro!

[shshjsjsjhgjdujs]

1:42 "Opera singers come in all shapes and sizes" 💀

[akindubandara]

Hello Lucas. Big fan of your channel. I have been singing for a while but recently started studying Bel canto with a qualified vocal coach. In the past few months with her I learned alot more than I have learned in years. She talks alot about how singing is basically like sustained speech. I am a baritone. I sing mainly contemporary music, and I am struggling alot with my high notes, she tells me to focus on my comfortable range for now and my high notes will eventually get there in time. If you could give me your opinion on this, cause it really is mentally affecting me to a point where I compare myself to other singers (specially tenors) and feel even worse about myself. Upto D4 I am comfortable, I can hit a G2 comfortably, if I 'PUSH' it I can hit a G4 on a good day (excluding head voice), but it doesn't feel free or even sound that good, I am 20 years old. English isn't my native language, hopefully my point came across fine. Thanks in advance, love from Sri Lanka ❤️.

[christianroider]

❤you are really an opera magician 🎉🎉beside your, amabile voce’

[bwanadave]

Just found your channel and really enjoy it and you. You're the opposite personality of what most of us think of when we think about opera singers - if we ever think about opera singers. 😂
Seriously, enjoy your channel.👍👍

[wotan]

I’m a big fan of yours! Although I come from a family of opera-lovers, I HATED it, that is, until one day in college (early-1970s). I was tired of endless studying, so I watched Johnny Carson instead. His guest was Beverly Sills. I was so bowled over by her sound, the mystery of the music, and her self-effacing personality. So I bought a ticket the Donizetti Queens. And I’ve now seen 300+ live performances. I tried to pass down my love of opera to my children (my son and I met you backstage in Florida after Pearl Fishers), but it’s hopeless! My son loves death metal and my daughter likes Nicki Minaj 🤢
When people ask what I like about it, I’m reminded of your performance in Les Troyens — these characters have come to me from centuries ago to tell their stories through music.

[Christian-uvgs]

Baritono sings Sì, vendetta and Largo al factotum. Game, set, match.