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Sara Mingardo Performs Handel’s But Who May Abide
Italian contralto Sara Mingardo performs George Frideric Handel’s aria “But Who May Abide” from the oratorio Messiah. She sings at the Barbican in London on Christmas Day 2008 with the…
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Aafje Heynis Performs Sea Pictures by Sir Edward Elgar
“Aafje Heynis, a Dutch contralto, performs Sea Pictures by Sir Edward Elgar. The song is called Sea Slumber Song. The lyrics, written by Roden Berkely Wriothesley Noel, depict a peaceful…
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Ave Maria by Schubert
Enjoy a live performance of Schubert’s “Ave Maria” by Amadea (Contralto) and US (Piano) in a classical style without amplifiers. This well-known Latin prayer was recreated by Schubert using rhythms…
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Samuel Barber
…was a leading contralto at the Metropolitan Opera. The couple played a pivotal role in Barber’s life, mentoring him and kindling his love for music. At the tender age of…
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Antonio Vivaldi
…Anna Giro In 1726, a young contralto singer named Anna Giro debuted in a Vivaldi opera. Born in Mantua, Anna had moved to Venice to advance her singing career. Although…
