Little Gwyn Mackenzie, still child enough to want a Barbie van and a doll who changes her expressions,is adult enough to do a very mature interview, and sings with a trained, cultured voice! I should have known the moment she walked out in her black brocade bodice and bright red billowed skirt, with the frill of a black can-can peeking out under her skirt that she was going to be singing in German,for such is a traditionally German outfit,and I am at least 1/4 German descent. I studied both the language and the culture in high school, because my father was half German. Much to my chagrin, I can't tell you what the title of the song was,and I will probably misspell the name of the piece, but she said she would be singing "DA Hoya De la Kote La Pensen";However, our local expert Danny says she sang Mozart's " Der Holle Rache" from "La Flauta Magica"( and even I know that is the magic flute) and being sweet, she declined to translate the name of the piece, only to say that the first word was" H E double hockey sticks." (meaning hell.) Now, I ask you, is that sweet, or is that sweet? She was inspired to sing Opera after hearing Kathleen Battle singing a duet with some man, and she just knew that's what she wanted to do. Now, she has been singing since she was three, and singing Opera since she was four,so that right there made me aware that we were in for a treat, and she did not disappoint!
Without a doubt, this girl has an amazing voice,but in true operatic fashion, she is not one of these singers to whom close ups are kind. Even though she is a lovely girl,Gwyn is trained well enough to make her facial expressions completely unwatchable, except from a distance. It all has to do with the way they have to hold their mouths to make those sounds come out properly!
But on stage, with costuming and make-up,the right lighting and a full Orchestra, from a balcony, through Opera glasses, she Shall be a beautiful Diva!
In addition, considering the comments left by my thoughtful, intelligent readers, this young lady is destined to be the center of controversy for some time to come!
UPDATE! Gwyn will be on Oprah's show MONDAY, FEBRUARY 12!! GET your VCR's ready!!
Wow! Wasn't that another amazing performance? I totally agree with one of my commenters,Ashley,who was sweet enough to leave me a comment,telling me how awesome Gwyn is! And in response to Stacey, I haven't heard of a CD coming out, but as soon as I get wind of one, I will let you know! (updated Feb. 12)
Okay Mack! Thank you for your brilliant input! I too have totally enjoyed the forum we have all created,and am thrilled that so many musically literate individuals are participating! Thank you all! (updated Feb.17)
Okay friends! I just got the ultimate update of all! You can read the particulars for yourself in the comments from Barbara V. from Dreamland Entertainment. Gwyn now has her own website, where for one thing, you can hear her singing! I know because I checked it out myself, and you will be able to get all the information on where she is going to appear,and as it's still a work in progress, be patient,there will soon be videos,and her singing more than just three songs! Personally, I thought her voice wasn't quite up to the "Habenera" from Carmen, but hey! She's only eight years old! (updated Feb.27)
I realize that making this information public is going to mean less of you coming to my site, but it was the right thing to do, to publish the comment,and update this post! And little Gwyn deserves to know how many folks love her singing!
It is now posted on her website that Gwyn will be appearing on Ellen's show March 14! That is the latest! Stay tuned!
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