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darksoprano
CONTACT

SEEKING

Band to Join, Accordion, Cello, Upright bass, Steel guitar, Bagpipes, Trombone, Flute, Piano, Keyboard, Saxophone, Trumpet, Violin, Other Percussion, Drums, Bass Guitar, Acoustic Guitar, Lead Guitar, Rhythm Guitar, Vocalist - Tenor, Vocalist - Baritone, Vocalist - Bass, Vocalist - General.

ABOUT

Paola Salamone O’Connor, Soprano, was born in Buenos Aires City, Argentina. Has experience as a soloist and in chorus. Performing music of different composers, from the Renaissance period to the present. Also taking part in several concerts performing music by Monteverdi, Pergolesi, Mozart, Puccini, Piazzolla and another composers.Her father was of Sicilian descendant whereas her mother has Irish origins. From early childhood she has participated in vocal groups performing in classical style, gospel and pop music. At the same time she has been fascinated by opera and choral music and soon began musical studies. In Argentina she attended singing lessons, scenic art, theory, solfeggio and dancing (including Tango, Belly dance, Ballet and Modern Jazz) with prestigious teachers. Then moved to Europe to complete her musical studies. She attended an Italian conservatory (University Degree “Opera Singing”) and also participated in many additional masteclasses under the guidance of illustrious singing teachers. Soon Salamone O'Connor began to establish her career and reach her goals despite much effort and sacrifice. Currently she performs as a soloist and as a chorister from XV Century to nowadays repertoire with prestigious musicians. Paola Salamone O’Connor hopes the listener will appreciate this varied music program that explores the "wide world of the art of musical sounds".

Screen name:
darksoprano
Member since:
September 15 2013
Active over 1 month ago
Level of commitment:
Touring
Years playing music:
25
Gigs played:
Over 100
Tend to practice:
More than 3 times per week
Available to gig:
6-7 nights a week

Influences

Leontyne Price, Kiri Te Kanawa, Luciano Pavarotti, Luciana Serra, Diana Damrau, Raina Kabaivanska, Graciela Alperyn, Anna Moffo, Jessye Norman, Edda Moser, Nilda Hoffmann, Mirtha Garbarini, Daniela Dessì, Monserrat Caballe, Cecilia Bartoli, Maria Callas, Renata Tebaldi, Renata Scotto, Violeta Urmana, Sarah Brightman, Madonna, Nina Hagen, Siouxie and the Banshees, Sinéad O’Connor, The Cranberries.

EQUIPMENT

Wireless mic and the stuff to perform live concerts.

MUSIC