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Jun 2015
7m 57s

Singers on Singing - Technique

Bbc Radio 3
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How do you deal with an instrument you can’t see, only imagine? How can you practice throwing your voice? And why is counter-tenor technique akin to that of yodelling? Hear tips and tricks on technique from our experts baritone Roderick Williams, counter-tenor Iestyn Davies and soprano Angel Blue, in this episode of Singers on Singing, part of the Classical Voice season on BBC Radio 3.

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