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Genuine, unequivocal contraltos are very rare. Occasionally confusion arises as to what actually classifies a singer as a contralto. The difference is less one of vocal extension but rather of a different placing of the tonal fulcrum. In the contralto range this tonal fulcrum is one to two whole tones lower than is the case with the mezzo soprano. The expansive tonal splendor in the lower range enables a refulgent tone that is a special characteristic of this vocal category. The German contralto, Emmi Leisner, was blessed with one of the most beautiful voices of her age.
Genuine, unequivocal contraltos are very rare. Occasionally confusion arises as to what actually classifies a singer as a contralto. The difference is less one of vocal extension but rather of a different placing of the tonal fulcrum. In the contralto range this tonal fulcrum is one to two whole tones lower than is the case with the mezzo soprano. The expansive tonal splendor in the lower range enables a refulgent tone that is a special characteristic of this vocal category. The German contralto, Emmi Leisner, was blessed with one of the most beautiful voices of her age. Read less
Works on This Recording
11.
Dank sei dir, Herr by George Frideric Handel
Performer:
Emmi Leisner (Alto)
Date of Recording: 1928
Language: German
12.
Serse, HWV 40: Ombra mai fu "Largo" by George Frideric Handel
Performer:
Emmi Leisner (Alto)
Period: Baroque
Written: 1738; London, England
Date of Recording: 1928
Language: Italian
15.
Lieder (5), Op. 41: no 1, Wiegenlied by Richard Strauss
Performer:
Emmi Leisner (Alto)
Period: Romantic
Written: 1899; Germany
Date of Recording: 1933
Language: German
Notes: Arranged: Dehmel
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