Two excerpts were included here, including a turbulent aria called "I'm Scared for My Life," sung with dramatic commitment by Ms. Zetlan, and "I'm only Sixteen," ably sung by the tenor Paul Appleby, another star of the Met's upcoming production.
The melody of "Weep You No More Sad Fountains", Marianne's first song, appears in the opening credits, while her second song's melody features again during the ending credits, this time sung by dramatic soprano Jane Eaglen.
Among sopranos, Maria Guleghina and Patricia Racette sing with dramatic fire, while Mariella Devia and Barbara Frittoli maintain a sense of high Verdi style.
He passed the audition, and toured the world for more than a decade, singing major dramatic roles.
The tenor Steven Caldicott Wilson sang with dramatic flair as Abraham, with fine contributions from the countertenor Geoffrey D. Williams as Isaac.
As the Evangelist, the tenor Rufus Müller, who performed from memory, sang with dramatic conviction and shaded the text with a vivid range of contrasts.
The strong soloists were Ava Pine, soprano; Kirsten Sollek, alto; Joseph Gaines, tenor; and Sumner Thompson, baritone, all of whom often sang with dramatic flair and plenty of bite.
While listening to Ms. Racette sing intensely dramatic renditions of classic torch songs, it was easy to feel the emotional connection between Puccini and the worlds of Frank Sinatra, Judy Garland, and especially Édith Piaf, whose songs "La Vie en Rose" and "Mon Dieu" she delivered with particular fervor.
They then launch into deep baritones and sing a dramatic adaptation of "Tonight," mocking the 1961 musical.
Singing a dramatic medley of nursery rhymes, kicking off with "Old MacDonald," Reid wowed the crowd with his unexpectedly amazing voice and flair for the dramatic.
On the other hand, minority singers need mentors and guides so that Zerlinas (lighter soprano role) aren't singing Dalilah (dramatic mezzo role)..
