Unless you can match his vocal quality-vibrato and sound- it is very difficult to sing with an operatic tenor. She has a pop sound to her voice and no matter how good she sings they will never match up vocally and blend.
It is also very very difficult to hear yourself when singing with someone of his vocal stature-you have to have perfect pitch because you can barely hear the orchestra when next to that kind of tenor.
The one thing I truly loved about it was I kept thinking what a sense of humor God has-he always gives heavenly gifts to the shy, the unusual looking-and then sits back and watches us just melt and see his beauty as we listen to a truly gifted singer...bravo!
Mrs Ct Hillbilly....former Opera singer
Agree totally. I have sung onstage many times and have never had more difficulty "hitting the note" as when I had to do a duet. Especially when a passage comes that requires perfect harmony. (i.e. "I've Never Been in Love Before" - Guys and Dolls)
It takes supreme concentration to tune out your partner and perform your part. It takes lots of rehearsing and you have to put yourself inside the music and strive NOT to be a spectator and appreciate your partner's efforts. Often times that is extemely difficult.
Your 3rd paragraph is very well-said. I love when God blesses us all in unlikely ways. There are always kids who seem to have it rougher than others - either they’re bullied, made fun off and have few or no friends. As they approach teen years, they withdraw, rarely attend social events, are seen as odd... As a parent of one of those kiddos, I know the story and the pain well.
But then one day, it’s as though the chrysalis is opened, and from there emerges something that makes everyone pause. It’s as if overnight, a life is renewed and there is sunshine where once there was rain. Everyone who did the teasing has been afforded an opportunity to learn a great lesson and share it.
How heartwarming that Jonathan would stand by his friend. And as Simon said, there *is* a beautiful sound coming from the two of them together.
I think *this* is Jonathan’s moment. :)
What you said!