Is it possible to train vocally to sing opera at 19?

Posted on 2 Jan 2010 - by sdyaso In: Orchestra

Or is it too late? How much of it is natural vocal talent vs training?
I used to sing in a choir, until I turned 13, but it was not operatic; just choral. I’ve always loved and been involved music and have played in an orchestra (clarinet) but I have not trained vocally for years. I guess what I’m asking is, when is it physically too late to develop a strong enough voice to sing opera? I’d love to know. Thanks so much, hildur
*an actual symphonic youth orchestra, btw, not a school band
not to sound pretentious (i hope i don’t), i just want to be specific.. and also I am mostly asking out of curiousity, I’ve always loved opera.. that’s all.. no more details

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4 Responses to “Is it possible to train vocally to sing opera at 19?”

brunette165
January 2nd, 2010 at 12:27 am

no its not too late
colorfulactinggirl
January 2nd, 2010 at 12:28 am

anything is possible it just depends how much you would work on it!!! So i say go for it!!!
nowaynohow
January 2nd, 2010 at 12:50 am

You are not too old.

One of my classmates trained for opera. She said that female voices peak in the early thirties, male voices in the late twenties. Training can take you a long way, but the difference between signing in the chorus in a regional opera, and singing roles at La Scala is more nature than nurture.
dazzlyte
January 2nd, 2010 at 12:55 am

Go ahead and get started. It’s not too late. Did you know that the late great tenor, Luciano Pavarotti, began his formal training at the age of 19? Happy Scaling!

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