Somehow we think the HYSTERICAL singer is involved in the music. The truth is, the singer makes us believe he is involved by manipulating the voice to make it what he wants. This is a "protected resemblance" of singing. The Historical path has been bypassed by the ego.

The performer, instead of obeying the LAWS OF NATURE, has opened a space which was designed to remain closed. This Contemporary method demands that the singer WORK HARD physically. The singer MANUFACTURES a sound instead of being connected to the ENERGETIC BODY below. This hard work takes its toll after a period of time --- if it works at all. 

Listen to LEONTYNE PRICE on You Tube - "O Patria Mia" Aida

This is the height of Historical Singing.

You can listen to this complete production of Aida, streamed from the Met Opera On Demand here.

Tom Schilling, April 30, 2020