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Mike Leone U.S. Available View Profile Ask A Question View Past Answers	Knowledgeability 9.82 Clarity of Response 9.89 Timeliness 9.89 Politeness 9.97 Total Questions 300	I have a special affinity for Italian opera, but I also have a lot of experience with French and German opera. I know somewhat less about opera from countries other than these, although there are some exceptions. My main area of interest is the period 1775-1925, although there are a few baroque and modern works that I love.
Harry Hayfield U.K. Available View Profile Ask A Question View Past Answers	Knowledgeability 9.67 Clarity of Response 9.67 Timeliness 10.0 Politeness 9.67 Total Questions 50	I can answer questions about Gilbert and Sullivan and their comic operas, where to find the words and the music and also any questions regarding plots
Pamela Thomas Available View Profile Ask A Question View Past Answers	Knowledgeability 9.88 Clarity of Response 9.93 Timeliness 9.86 Politeness 9.96 Total Questions 1064	Questions on Opera performance, repertoire, vocal technique, acting for opera. I have some 20 years experience in opera in both leading roles and chorus. I have sung with New York City Opera since 1981. I have studied voice in NYC for over 20 years and have also taught technique and coached singers in acting.

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Mike Leone

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I have a special affinity for Italian opera, but I also have a lot of experience with French and German opera. I know somewhat less about opera from countries other than these, although there are some exceptions. My main area of interest is the period 1775-1925, although there are a few baroque and modern works that I love.

Harry Hayfield

U.K.

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I can answer questions about Gilbert and Sullivan and their comic operas, where to find the words and the music and also any questions regarding plots

Pamela Thomas

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Questions on Opera performance, repertoire, vocal technique, acting for opera. I have some 20 years experience in opera in both leading roles and chorus. I have sung with New York City Opera since 1981. I have studied voice in NYC for over 20 years and have also taught technique and coached singers in acting.

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2009-11-11 Two subjects concerning Opera:

Hi Frederick, I'm not sure about the YAPs. I suppose there are good ones and bad ones but I'm not familiar enough to comment. If the program is a good one, run well and not too expensive and you get

2009-11-10 Throat raspiness:

Hi Yana, First of all you need to go to an Ear, Nose & Throat specialist - preferrable someone who treats singers. He/she needs to look down and observe your cords so he/she can see what's going on

2009-11-05 Two subjects concerning Opera:

Hi Frederick, If you go to the Manhattan School of Music website - http://www.msmnyc.edu/pscert/ you can read about the professional studies program. I think, however, you need to have a Masters degree

2009-11-03 Singing Opera:

Hi Nina, Good for you for following something you love to do! I believe it would really help you to work with a teacher or at least have a professional hear you and give you some suggestions. I

2009-11-03 scenes?:

Hi Liam, Trovatore is definitely much too dramatic for you all. Here are some ideas: 1. Faust - "Seigneur Dieu, que vois-je!; Prenez mon bras; Eh! quoi! toujours seule?" Composer is: Charles Gounod

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