The Cincinnati Opera Idol contest was held a couple of weeks ago. This was the opera version of American Idol. There were 10 semi-finalists competing for the title of Cincinnati Opera Idol. I attended in support of my friend and fellow choir member Kobie Smith who gave an excellent performance. As I watched the performances, a few things were very clear. First, singing opera is indeed a craft and requires skill. Second, the singers followed instructions very well. There was a star on the stage next to the piano indicating where each singer should stand during the performance. Nine of the ten contestants followed those instructions. Lastly, the most memorable performance for me came from the one finalist who did not stand at the star for the duration of her song. She showed great stage presence by using the entire stage, physically drawing closer to the audience and gesturing throughout the aria.
Stage presence is as important when singing opera as when you are speaking. Use the available space when you present. Utilize purposeful hand gestures to bring life to your song or speech. Implementing these tactics will engage your audience and make you a more memorable speaker or singer.
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