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Yes - 'The Human Voice [La Voix humaine] by Francis Poulenc. It is a one-act Opera for one character sung by a soprano.

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Was Verdi a soprano?

Giuseppe Verdi composed operas, and was not known to sing them. As well, men rarely sing in the soprano vocal range.


What is the middle classification for a female voice?

Mezzo soprano is the female voice range that lies between soprano and contralto. Mezzo sopranos tend to have secondary roles in operas, with some notable exceptions.


Are there operas without sopranos?

Yes, there are operas without sopranos, though they are relatively rare. Some operas are composed primarily for lower voice types, such as basses and baritones, or feature male characters predominantly. Notable examples include "The Rake's Progress" by Stravinsky, which has a limited role for soprano voices, and certain operatic works that focus on male ensembles or characters. However, the absence of sopranos is uncommon in the broader operatic repertoire.


What is the lightest voice in an opera?

The lightest voice in an opera is typically the soprano, specifically the coloratura soprano. This voice type is characterized by its agility, high range, and ability to perform intricate melodies and ornamentation. Coloratura sopranos often take on roles that require significant vocal dexterity and are frequently featured in operas for their ability to convey both beauty and emotion.


Who sings at an opera?

The opera voices sing, and depending on the roles composed for them, may include soprano, alto, tenor, baritone or bass voices. Opera voices are human voice instruments that opera stars use to sing in operas.

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Where did the word 'soprano' come from?

Italy: Italian Operas.


Where does the word soprano come from?

Italian operas


Was Verdi a soprano?

Giuseppe Verdi composed operas, and was not known to sing them. As well, men rarely sing in the soprano vocal range.


What is the middle classification for a female voice?

Mezzo soprano is the female voice range that lies between soprano and contralto. Mezzo sopranos tend to have secondary roles in operas, with some notable exceptions.


What is the middle classification for female voice?

Mezzo soprano is the female voice range that lies between soprano and contralto. Mezzo sopranos tend to have secondary roles in operas, with some notable exceptions.


Can men sing soprano when you are singing with ladies?

Yes, it is actually a very important part of many operas as it tells the listener what a character is thinking and feeling. There are arias for all voice types from Bass to Soprano.


What made Leontyne Price famous?

Leontyne Price was a Metropolitan Operas soprano who enjoyed a stellar career. Long retired, she is still alive, born in 1927.


Did he play on any soap operas?

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Who is Gluck of the Met?

Well, you could be referring to either Alma Gluck (nee Reba Feinsohn), a soprano in the early 1900's, or you could be referring to Christoph Willibald Gluck, composer of Orfeo ed Euridice, among other operas. She sang at the Met and his operas have been performed at the Met.


Did Hayden have any operas?

Yes, fourteen.


Are there operas without sopranos?

Yes, there are operas without sopranos, though they are relatively rare. Some operas are composed primarily for lower voice types, such as basses and baritones, or feature male characters predominantly. Notable examples include "The Rake's Progress" by Stravinsky, which has a limited role for soprano voices, and certain operatic works that focus on male ensembles or characters. However, the absence of sopranos is uncommon in the broader operatic repertoire.


Can alto singers sing soprano songs?

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