Short notes to Medea recording

The role of Medea was not a simple task. Its complexities demanded highest musical and interpretive skills and fullest concentration. The vocal range extended over 2 octaves, sometimes in direct jumps, with “Sprechgesang” (spoken styles of singing) as well as piano singing and expansive forte outbursts. At the same time, the character of Medea had to be portrayed with utmost sensitivity. She could not be portrayed as a cold killer, but her psychological inner world had to be visible to the public. The conflicts in her heart and her vulnerability had to be mirrored in her acting. And that all in the most modern of modern music! Avant-garde music and lots of percussion contribute to the extremely dramatic character of this great and exciting work!

• Author and date: Brenda Roberts (2011-10-31)
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Medea - Act III Monologue

Here’s a recording of me singing Medea’s third act Monologue in Friedhelm Döhl’s opera, Medea, recorded live in Kiel, in 1990, just recently released as a CD.

You can buy this incredible opera as an MP3 download from Amazon or as a CD from Classic Direct.

• Author and date: Brenda Roberts (2011-10-25)
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Opera to Opry program

On YouTube I have uploaded my video “I will always love you” that I sang at the country music portion (Opry) of the benefit concert.  It is not a professional recording, but I wanted my fans to know that there is a lot of great music genres out there and one of them is country music.

Now I have the Fidelio aria from Antwerp, Belgium, “I will always love you”, and portions of the Mozart Requiem (soprano part) from the United Methodist Church in Charlottesville, VA with Andrew Sheldon on the organ on YouTube.  Please take some time and listen. I am also uploading the “Suicidio” aria from the concert and “In Jesus Name”, a wonderful song by Paul Lewis which we sang together at a country music jam. All great music and FUN ! 


Fidelio at Antwerp, Belgium, live in performance


“I Will Always Love You”, country music jam, July 31, 2011

• Author and date: Brenda Roberts (2011-10-24)
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From Opera to Opry continued

Our Opera to Opry event was very successful!  I want to thank everyone for supporting the church in this cause and who gave freely to help others. There are many needy organizations helping people in these difficult times.  I do hope that this program of various musical genres can be repeated!  It was an exciting program!   

I have received this comment recently and want to thank the sender for his kind words.  Gayla O. wrote:  “I have to get across my passion for your generosity supporting those people who actually need help… your special dedication has in most cases enabled guys just like me to get to their objectives.  Thank you so much” Mr. Gayla O. !

 

• Author and date: Brenda Roberts (2011-10-21)
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