Powerful Soprano Hits a Scorching High Note of F Sharp, Echoing Indelibly in Ears
In the world of classical music, the range of a soprano singer typically spans from middle C (C4) to high C (C6). However, French-Cypriot soprano Sarah Aristidou has proven that she can sing significantly higher than this norm.
At the Bregenz Festival in 2018, Aristidou showcased her exceptional vocal talents in the opera "The Hunting Gun" by Thomas Larcher, performing the role of "Shoko" (based on typical casting and festival records). A clip from her performance in the opera, now known as "Das Jagdgewehr," has gone viral, leaving audiences in awe of her stratospheric sharp delivery of a note.
The video, approximately 18 seconds long, features Aristidou singing an augmented fourth above the highest note a soprano is expected to sing – an F sharp (F♯6). Her singing in the video is described as incredible, with her ability to reach such high notes using the 'whistle register', the highest register of the human voice, being particularly noteworthy.
"Das Jagdgewehr" is a production that tells the story of three women who speak in three letters addressed to the same man, a hunter. The opera has been performed at the Bregenz Festival, and Aristidou's solo from the world premiere of the work by Austrian composer Thomas Larcher is particularly memorable.
Aristidou's performance in "Das Jagdgewehr" is intensely impressive and passionate. Her portrayal of Shoko, the lover's daughter, is exciting to listen to, as it showcases what the young soprano might do next. Sarah Aristidou's performance in the opera is a testament to her virtuosic vocal skills and her ability to push the boundaries of what is expected in classical music.
The story of "Das Jagdgewehr" is based on Japanese writer Yasushi Inoue's best-seller, "The Hunting Gun." The opera is a thought-provoking exploration of the hunter's life as the women react to the revelation of illicit love. Sarah Aristidou's performance in "Das Jagdgewehr" is a must-see for any classical music fan, and her ability to sing in the whistle register is a testament to her incredible vocal talent.
