There’s a reason why the castrati were adored by the public—the ability to hit high notes is impressive. While we can give a collective harmonious sigh of relief that no one is being castrated for the ...

When you think of powerhouse performers like Aretha Franklin, Whitney Houston, or Adele, you’re probably hearing their belt—a one-two punch of sound and power that gives notes the oomph they need to ...

In the first verse of “I’d Rather Be Me” from the musical Mean Girls, there’s a note that’s frankly a bit too high for your average voice to sustain. It requires a clear tone and solid belt — a vocal ...

With her molten chest voice and commanding presence, Ms. Podles, a galvanizing Polish opera singer, developed a cult following. By Zachary Woolfe Ewa Podles, the Polish contralto whose darkly molten, ...