This past Good Friday I sang a two page solo "Recordare" in the middle of the "Rex Tremendae" section of Schumann's Requiem. It was perfect for my voice and the choir director was happy with it. All I have ever sung on Good Friday in the past (Good Friday is the church's most high profile service, with an orchestra) is the alto line in a solo quartet. And (totally by accident) this was the only solo of the evening.
The night before I had sung "Qui Sedes al Dexteram Patris" from Vivaldi's Gloria 588.
I got compliments on both from people who would rarely even give me the time of day before.
I need to keep up that momentum and build on that, such as it is.
Next challenge: Rossini's "Tanti Affetti". If it is in decent shape by next week I will include it in my May recital program, otherwise not.
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