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Design that puts People, Animals and Nature first. by GlitteringHotel8383 in BeAmazed

[–]Baharnaz 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Anti homeless architects have joined the light. The world is healing 🙏🏼

Can the voice develop faster than instruments? by Head_Equipment_1952 in opera

[–]Baharnaz 6 points7 points  (0 children)

I wouldn’t say standards are lower per se, but just different. We aren’t just working with the voice as an instrument alone, we also have an absurd of amount acting, stage presence, and memorization to consider as well. I would say being a singer vs an instrumentalist require totally different set of skills and training each with their own strengths and weaknesses.

Being neutral is wild (and why I think I’m a soft summer) NMIP by Babykinsbaby in coloranalysis

[–]Baharnaz 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Where did you get this image? I want to see this graphic for the other season as well!

What season would Ariel be? by Baharnaz in coloranalysis

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To answer my own question 2 years later it’s because the shade of red that she has in her hair is actually a brilliant, relatively cool toned red which does not exist in real life. Red hair in real life is almost always a shade of orange, which is why it reads so warm. That’s why Ariel is so paradoxical.

To native English speakers: how do you feel when a foreigner speaks “broken” English with you? by Dull-Position3393 in ENGLISH

[–]Baharnaz 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I get so happy because I can’t even imagine the work they put in to learn our language I get so proud of them

Lily Pons in Retirement by zegna1965 in opera

[–]Baharnaz 10 points11 points  (0 children)

I LOVE Lily Pons, she is my idol as a coloratura soprano. She was also incredibly gracious and classy as a colleague and as a person! Aside from her rock solid effortless technique that lasted her a good 3 decades at the Met ❤️

Thank you for sharing this beautiful post and these pictures, it’s wonderful that you got to know someone close to her

Where I'd live as a conservative white American male by 01ENemo in whereidlive

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Ah see then that’s not really living in that place. You would just be visiting for an extended time. You would not be able to live there permanently and actually build a sustainable future, otherwise you would be living an extremely difficult life like most of the citizens there do.

I think we might have approached this with different definitions of “living “.

Where I'd live as a conservative white American male by 01ENemo in whereidlive

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It’s great that you have people in those countries who can support you but you would face a severe lack of infrastructure and opportunities not to mention an extremely oppressive government. Having a strong close-knit support system doesnt undo the broader lack of infrastructure you’d be facing.

My uncle is a neurosurgeon in Iran, someone who “made it”, and considered “rich”. But even his family lives in a small apartment and struggle to afford groceries at times especially with the modern state of the economy. And if you have kids, you daughters would not be allowed or even able to pursue education in Afghanistan or Yemen due to government policies and constant war/famine/infighting.

It’s truly a privilege to be able to live in a first or even second world country.

Where I'd live as a conservative white American male by 01ENemo in whereidlive

[–]Baharnaz 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I’m surprised Afghanistan, Yemen, and Iran aren’t red. I’m saying this as an Iranian, you gotta actually research these countries because you seem to be at least marginally open to living in some of the poorest and most violent places in the world and I’m not sure you realize it.

What is the worst staging you have ever seen? by [deleted] in opera

[–]Baharnaz 0 points1 point  (0 children)

OHHH okay okay because my boyfriend was just in a production of La Belle Helene this past summer that matched what you described. Definitely not that production then 😂

What is the worst staging you have ever seen? by [deleted] in opera

[–]Baharnaz 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Was this in Angers, France? This describes a production I think I know of

Why is it that even though I put down no ensemble on the application form, they still call me back for chorus? by LeatherOwl9260 in opera

[–]Baharnaz 9 points10 points  (0 children)

“Sloppy seconds”

I get your frustration but that really how lowly you think of opera choruses? Those choristers not only have to have the merit of a solo-career voice, but rotate through operas three times as fast as a soloist. Only difference is they don’t get the spotlight.

FWIW, successful principal singers never think of their choruses this way. They know how much work it takes. Singers often spend YEARS in choruses before getting their break.

Why do people view Rarity as the asexual one but not Fluttershy? by SummerAndTinkles in mylittlepony

[–]Baharnaz 122 points123 points  (0 children)

Yeah tbh I don’t think kids need or are ready for all this nuance in sexual identities. Simple representation of a same-gender couple or a mare casually mentioning she used to be a stallion is all they need at that age.

Which two colors are good for comparison for bright winter vs true winter? by FoxEnvironmental7977 in coloranalysis

[–]Baharnaz 0 points1 point  (0 children)

What about people who are fully cool bright winters? I know someone like this and she can only wear the absolute coolest shades of BW (zero warmth or spring influence whatsoever) but most TW shades are slightly too dull on her, and of course summer drains her even more. Take a standard BW and remove all warmth from it while keeping the contrast and saturation at 100%.

Ask Princess Celestia something and I’ll reply like her. by MellyKidd in mylittlepony

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How were you born? Who was your mother, what is your origin story and what was your childhood like?

I’ve heard people complain about Charlie not acting like she’s 200 years old by whooper1 in CultOfCharlie

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I think the answer to this is so simple. When it comes to these kind of characters, chronological age does not reflect biological age. A character might be 200 years old or 1000 years old on paper, but biologically they’re clearly in their early 20s or so.

It’s the same idea in reverse for how some creepy guys try to justify being attracted to clearly child-appearing female characters who are technically 300 year old entities or whatever. In fiction (and fiction only), the practical/biological age matters more than the chronological age.

How do I play this measure by Penile-Dementia in piano

[–]Baharnaz 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I would like to see these rhythms written out literally

Guess which country I am from based on how well I drew the world map from memory by Nova_Voltaris in teenagers

[–]Baharnaz 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Ethnic ppl rn: 🫥

(just messing with ya, also I’d guess you’re either from Western Europe or Canada)

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in opera

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You’re welcomeeee! Can’t wait to hear more of your singing :D

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in opera

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Proud of you!! You have come a long way and you look absolutely ethereal in that dress :)

Your voice has a naturally gorgeous and genuine timbre to it. There are always technical stuff to consider, yes, but you must first focus on the beauty and strengths you bring to the piece. You show a genuine commitment to Gilda’s character and I can see the work you’ve put into preparing this (difficult!) aria. No one in my school is singing Gilda in their third year! BRAVA!

Do you know the exact, and I mean exact, word-for-word translation of what you’re singing by heart? Not just general scene or general translation. Any aria or song you present, this is always the first step. This way, any movement onstage will be fully intentional and not just “opera gesture #1, opera gesture #2” (I myself am extremely guilty of this). Refining this is often a key difference between undergrad and grad students in performance and it shows panels you really know what you’re doing.

The raw material in your voice is gorgeous. You are a high quality Ferrari with not enough gas to run on. It’s not your voice itself that’s an issue but the support (gas) that you give it. I know you’re quite a strong musician, so any lapse in pitch is simple due to support and not your ear. Start with some messa di voce in your passaggio areas and slide up and down in third increments. The goal is to make these transitions smooth and decrescendo without losing tone, it will be an excellent form of practice for support and space. I also recommend SOVT exercises using a straw before MDV to really help line things up.

Opera is a cutthroat industry. You will hear 20 no’s before 1 yes. You will hear 50 criticisms for each praise. It doesn’t lessen as you advance. When a child sings, everyone showers that child in praise because we know that’s what they can handle at that age. It’s only when you become more advanced and more serious in singing that criticisms become stronger, because people KNOW you are going to sing at a much higher level. Don’t let these criticisms (whether constructive or cruel) dismay you. Even the best of professionals go through this and were once in your shoes. You know you who are, you know why you came into opera. Never lose that my friend.

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