How to sing opera with Lisette Oropesa - Royal Opera Masterclass

thank you for uploading this!

Such an intelligent teacher! And Alex's singing is spellbinding!

I want to comment again as I keep going back to this video and to Alex's part. It makes me want to start singing again, having myself lapsed. Alex, there is something so natural about your singing; obviously this aria fits you beautifully but your lush complex tone; your free, open, and yet technically supported and controlled delivery; and it all seems to come from the same place (maybe it's the placement of this aria). Such generous singing, you put yourself in it! - thank you. :) And you are obviously a nice person too, I hope you go far, and I shall be looking out for your performances :)

She reminds me of Maria Callas when she is conducting this masterclass. The attention to the details is amazing. You know she is a wonderful teacher.

My dream is to be an opera singer

The last tenor has a lovely voice, but a little sharp! Must be so nerve wracking! Good luck to them all!

It's gone midnight here and I'm fully awake, having been roused from slumber by the possibly the most exciting tenor voice I've heard in years. Wonderful teaching with everyone, Lisette, but I loved your reaction to Egor. I truly think that this voice is special!

We’ve attended many of Lisettes performances at the Met. Wonderful artist. So wonderful of her to share her expertise with the young singers. 👏👏👏👏

I would prefer that this aria from this tenor would sound like he did the cadenza. Most of what he did before left me feeling frankly rather cold. That is what is needed. Too much is not enough...a good deal of what he did is just over that edge and as such is too much.

Credo sia necessario per gli uomini non affrettarsi al debutto senza aver liberato la gola.

What fantastic singing from Alex. And a beautiful dress.

Le doppie! :/

A Mozartean accompagnato is a very special animal, often more interesting than the aria proper. Each of the orchestral motifs and gestures has a meaning, sometimes multiple meanings, expressing and seconding the sung text but also hinting at the character's underlying feelings, which are NOT sung. It was marvelous to watch Miss Oropesa working so hard with the singer on Ferrando's recitative, such a tricky proposition.

Still always amazes me that anyone can remember all this Italian ... I barely get through a single line of a pop song and I'm thinking what is the next word or line in a song !! Super impressive masterclass. Love the bossy 'take more time' ... I need that when I am singing as well, I love to rush it through

does anyone know the titles of Alex's songs?

she has a horrible nasal talking voice. Her singing voice is becoming thinner and thinner every year.

I get the feeling that the voices need more technical guidance than "empty talk" on how to sing from your heart to the public. I've heard really constricted tenor voice. Sounds equal, yes, equally constricted when it can sound big and clear. Sometimes I wonder if those singers listen to the old ones. I can't be thanked with my voice lacking core and chest notes. It scratches my years. Listen to Giovanni Malipiero singing e lucevan le stele. He was a lyric tenor.

Tando has a beautiful voice, nice squillo and easy top rich middle and bottom voice

if i could sing like these talented people, i would never stop sounding my voice lol

Saw Lisette play Violetta at Covent Garden this week. Utterly breathtaking. She is exceptionally gifted. She’s well on her way to becoming one of the greats….

Such a beautiful performer and teacher, brava!

does somebody know name of the last singer

Great practical suggestions! I'm a Composer and Pianist and just started vocal training. I loved "...try it once and if you hate it don't do it again".

Beautiful Thando 😍 😘 😍 😘 😍

God, I love Lisette so, so much. She's already recognized as a world-class artist, yet she is still underappreciated.

The human voice is an instrument with notes to play. Lockdowns have blessed me with the widest musical experience I've ever had.

I want to see her in Chicago coming up

Damn she is pretty

oooookay i am new to this and am a knuckle dragging thug lol but i respect this lady as a leader and as a person. i am so lucky to have found this

Lisette...why must everyone pronounce it like Lizette. It's quite frustrating. Anyway, this Lisette is amazing!!

having the honor of having Lisette Oropesa giving you all those tips, is a one in a million opportunity. What a humble and giving artist she is!!!! I love her.

It's simple: use only head voice with a high and constricted larynx like her.

Tando reminded me of Harry Belafonte! Beautiful smile, engaging personality, intelligent.

Wow! The last tenor singing Alfredo's aria has a gorgeous voice! Love to see how he will perfect his techniques and musicianship and amaze the opera world soon.

This isn't what I expected.
It's a ticketed event to watch someone get his lesson.
That's pretty neat.

I only watched the first guy for now, I'll watch the remainder when I have time.

But I can say, that guys a natural.
Hes right where he belongs.

dear Lissete, i think you are to perfect, to clean, to disciplined and to rigid.

Thanks a lot for your excellent master class!

"you HAVE to beginnig to study italian!"
Non si può sentire l'accento americano sull'opera italiana 💔

names of the 3 young artisits?

The so called "masters" of today are worse than the students of the past, then imagine the next generation.

Superb young singers! OMG can't wait to hear them perform live

Boner fuel ⛽

I love Lisette so much, and I love hearing her input and advice to these singers! I was NOT expecting that Bizet, and I love hearing her interpretation as someone who sings that song as well ;)

One thing - please CHILL with these ads! I know y'all want to get that sweet sweet AdSense, but it's realllyyy frustrating to watch.

The first guy is so good. The rest of the video to go 👍🏻

She has so much charisma. She owns the room. Can't wait to hear her sing. She looks like Aubrey Plaza.

I confess: I cried. Beauty enhanced & furthered.