No more breath

Yes. My breath was completely taken away tonight. There is no more breath.

I went to see the Tafelmusik "Amadeo: Mozart in Italy" tonight. I confess I only went to hear Michael Maniaci - I'm not much for orchestra pieces. When the actors were doing their monologues and during most of the instrumental works I was listeing to an Audiobook on my iPod.

But WOW. I was riveted on the edge of my seat. There is something unearthly and spectacular about Maniaci's voice. It has the warmth and colour of a countertenor's high range, but the undeniable soprano register. Mind you, his high notes have a rough "edge" to them, but the delivery and performance is so convincing that you are swept into it. I had a great time. I look forward to hearing him again when we do Orfeo in the spring with Opera Atelier.