The Soprano
from Tales of Baroque Hosted by Australian Brandenburg Orchestra
The term ‘soprano’ is familiar to most, but have you heard of a male soprano before? And how is this rare masculine voice type different to the voices of castrati, counter-tenors, and trebles? Join host Hugh Ronzani and esteemed guest Dr Alan Maddox as they discuss high voice types, Baroque superstars, Cleopatra, the Orpheus myth, rivalling opera companies in London, and some of the most powerful music-making in the Western tradition.
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This episode was published on August 30, 2022.
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