AboutPamela Thomas Expertise Questions on Opera performance, repertoire, vocal technique, acting for opera. I have some 20 years experience in opera in both leading roles and chorus. I have sung with New York City Opera since 1981. I have studied voice in NYC for over 20 years and have also taught technique and coached singers in acting.
Question Hello Pamela,
The tenor voice seems to get all the attention and acclaim, but isn't the bass voice rarer and at least as diffi6b124cult to develop? Thank you very much. Lawrence
Answer Hi Lawrence,
I would agree that a true bass voice is hard to find. Tenors do get all of the attention because singing their high notes is not "natural"... when done right it's thrilling and exhilarating! Listen to Corelli, Pavarotti, Domingo...
A true bass is amazing - there is something about those very low notes ringing out that affects me - it's just the voices are so different.
Good luck to you - whether you are a bass or a tenor!
