A Dramatic Soprano

(though technically, I'm more of a lyric soprano...)

This Friday was "Opera a la Carte," a performance by the Cleveland State University Department of Music's Opera Theatre Workshop class. I sang La Scia Ch'io Pianga, an aria from Handel's opera Rinaldo. As Almirena, I had been torn from my lover and cast into a hellish place alone. The aria is sad, lonely and angry at at once, and I was happy with my performance. It was also wonderful to see my family and friends come out for the performance. Thanks Kate, Paige, Donna and Michelle, it was wonderful to have you there. Thanks also to Barry and Sue, and of course my Mom.

My favorite thing about these dramatic pre-performance photos, is the overhead projector in the background, reminiscent of eighth grade science class.