She's nobly partnered by Stephanie Marshall's resolute Romeo, himself challenged by Portuguese tenor Luis Gomes as his half-flaky enemy Tebaldo, whose thrilling top register places him at the epicentre of a volatile situation constantly teetering on the edge of open violence.
Since his hippie days in the definitive bohemian country band the Flatlanders, this singer, with his unearthly tenor, has challenged norms simply by being himself.
"Warren, Gillibrand, and Klobuchar would dramatically improve the tenor and content of political discourse on the left" by running against Clinton, she argued, "because... women challenging each other, in presidential and other races... alleviates the pressure of only-ness".
The great American bass-baritone Eric Owens has spent the past decade challenging the received wisdom that low male voices exist in opera merely to advance the plot for the soprano and the tenor.
The title role of Verdi's "Otello" is probably the most intimidating challenge for tenors in the entire Italian repertory.
Mr. Eaton's vocal writing isn't easy, either, and it terribly challenged Mark J. Meier, the tenor who sang the lead role of Adam, who sounded as if he were deliberately assuming a funny nasal voice.
But Mr. Obama's appearance presented a deeper challenge, reflecting the tenor of his times.
Some senior Merrill executives have expressed frustration over the prospect of a prolonged search during one of the most significant crises in the firm's long history, especially considering the looming, daily challenges and the tenor of the market.
The advertisements, along with the rising tenor of the candidates' own words, provide a window into how they are preparing to challenge one another.
(Chinen) Ellery Eskelin Quartet (Saturday) The tenor saxophonist Ellery Eskelin favors rough texture and surprising turns of phrase, and here he has a rhythm section equipped to either cushion or challenge him.
