Jin showed a softer side in his second aria “Ya vas lyublyu” (I love you) from The Queen of Spades by Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky. His stage presence was strong and stately. His voice was well settled within his body producing a resonance and warm palate of colors unlike any singer in the Grand Finals. Sol Jin, a 30 year old native of Seoul, South Korea took the stage with Germont’s aria “Di Provenza il mar” from La Traviata by Giuseppe Verdi. Initially I had my doubts about the rep choice but she sang it flawlessly and it served to balance the virtuosity she displayed in her first aria. D’Angelo’s second piece was “Must the Winter come so soon” from Vanessa by Samuel Barber. The florid bel canto piece was sung with unbelievable control, especially considering this performer’s age. To her benefit, she chose to sing “Contro un cor” also from Il Barbiere … by Rossini. Both pieces showed the ease with which he navigates the passaggio and his comfort singing higher baritone repertoire.įollowing Brian was the 21 year old mezzo-soprano from Toronto, Canada, Emily D’Angelo. His second aria was “Avant de quitter ces lieux” from Faust by Charles Gounod. It was a spirited performance and set a high bar for the singers who were soon to follow. This year the judges chose nine singers to advance to the Grand Finals…īrian Vu, a 26 year old baritone from Los Angeles, California, began the afternoon with Figaro’s “Largo al factotum” from Il Barbiere di Siviglia by Gioachino Rossini.
These panels slowly whittle down the talent pool through district and regional rounds which culminate in two weeks of final rounds held in New York City. Round one begins with thousands of hopeful young singers auditioning for a panel at designated sites across the United States.
It has been referred to as a spring board – or perhaps more appropriately, a catapult – launching high profile international careers.
This most prestigious of singing competitions has a reputation for identifying young singers with extraordinary talent from all over the globe. Sunday, March 13 th, 2016 – Patrons gathered by the masses at Lincoln Center’s Metropolitan Opera House to get a glimpse of the nine singers fortunate enough to make it to the Grand Finals. Metropolitan Opera National Council Auditions Grand Finals
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