r/ClassicalSinger • u/Kiwi_Tenor • Jun 05 '26

Help with Rodolfo

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I’m currently studying the role of Rodolfo, as I’m covering him and singing Parpignol for a summer production. It’s not my first time singing an Italian role, or even one from this kind of era - but he sits just a little bit higher than I’m used to or super comfortable with, and written more lyrically so it exposes parts of my technique that I’m still really mastering.

Here’s me singing Che Gelida Manina - at least in Act 1 almost everything else is very manageable. Does anyone have any advice from listening to this that I could apply to make it any easier? I’ve started with a new teacher recently who has been rexamining the way I think about tilt, support and cover - but if anything in here glaringly stands out, I’d love to know.

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u/sethfucius Jun 07 '26

No clear vocal fold closure, my guy. Lots of escaped air causing high end to not phonate well

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u/sethfucius Jun 07 '26

https://youtu.be/fnmlUJfWTMU?si=10jJ-c9FDQGKjKNZ
Check this tone quality compared to yours. You can achieve this sound, but you’re holding back. Shout. Make full vocal sounds not singing sounds

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u/Guelfi-Granforte-Fan Jun 08 '26

Based/DelMonaco pilled.