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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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James11/17/11101010Thanks a lot, the Ng tongue positioning .....
Nduduzo 10/06/11101010 
mary09/18/11101010I am not sure if my "thankyou" .....
Jane09/03/11101010Thank you Pamela, These are 2 productions .....
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Recent Answers from Pamela Thomas

2012-01-25 Support causing tension in legs:

Hi James,  Sorry you are having trouble... there could be a number of reasons why you are not supporting correctly - wish I could hear you in person!  But, failing that...  one thing you can do to make

2012-01-24 need help identifying this song:

Hi Matt - I had written to a couple of my friends who are opera gurus but have not heard back from them.  The piece is familiar to me but I just can't place it.  I will write you again once I've gotten

2012-01-15 Vocal Cords:

Hi Gina,    I'm so sorry to be so late answering you.  Your cords will recover but you need to be silent for a few days to let them heal.  If you have trouble singing in falsetto it probably means the

2012-01-04 light tenor or light baritone?:

Hi,    Sorry for the delay in answering.  Yes, please send me a file so I can hear you.  Then I will be able to tell more.  You don't say how old you are - but remember, high notes are learned and will

2012-01-03 Le Nozze di Figaro:

Hi Lucy,    So sorry to respond so late - have been too busy!  First - I am shocked that you are at a university and doing Figaro and they are only rehearsing 2 weeks before the performance.  That's nuts!

 

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