Singing out of the Box (Artist) | Wallis Giunta | TEDxHHL

[@leonardevans8691]

WG talk and breadth of repetoire demonstration makes total sense. Why would an artist who has the vocal ability and love of many different genres not sing them. She sings them with musical intelligence and style. A breath of fresh air.

[@BeatriceBini]

I love your voice, your way of expressing yourself and I agree with every word you said. I am a classical singing student, but I also sing in symphonic metal bands, I love musical theatre and Irish folk music as you do. I find your talk very inspirational to me, your words give me the hope of going on without closing myself in a cage, always doing my best and working hard, but without giving up my versatile nature. I live in Italy and I hope to see you perform here someday. Good luck and keep up the awesome work

[@wallis.giunta]

Thank you, Beatrice! I hope I can sing in Italy again soon, as well. And keep exploring your versatility!

[@julesberman1113]

Thank you so much Wallis! I have been following you on Instagram for quite some time. It is really inspiring to hear a professional mezzo speak about versatility. I am in school currently as a mezzo studying classical voice and recently was worried about career options because I also love singing musical theatre and writing my own music. Thank you for assuring me that I'm able to do multiple things in the future professionally. I hope that post-COVID I will be able to see you perform in person!

[@witneyskye5556]

🎶Thank you for the inspiration. 🎶

[@briannabridget5335]

A beautiful name for a beautiful girl! Thank you for introducing me to an entirely new genre that I was once close-minded to. Love that tender moment when you hug/kiss your fellow musician.

[@stravinsky4]

I’m such a fan! Drop dead gorgeous too ❤

[@Vocedimeche]

Although I have heard and written about you for years, I have never heard your Irish folk singing. I am deeply moved! Furthermore, I love the way you explained opera to newbies. I want to save this speech and play it for others. We are in total agreement about living ones own pathway, even if it is outside the box. Boxes were invented by and for "squares".

[@wallis.giunta]

meche kroop thank you so much, Meche! That means a lot to me 😀

[@Vocedimeche]

Wallis YOU mean a lot to ME. You have brought so much pleasure to my life.

[@wallis.giunta]

I hear ya. It sounds like you have so much to bring to the world, and you should never let anyone hold you back! Keep singing strong and know that you are loved ❤️

[@wallis.giunta]

AMEN to that

[@stefanopisano7663]

Wallis, your pronunciation in Italian is perfect, both singing and speaking! Brava Brava Brava!

[@wallis.giunta]

Thank you so much! I have had excellent teachers!

[@stefanopisano7663]

By the way, Giunta is an Italian family name. Maybe some ancient ancestor?

[@wallis.giunta]

@@stefanopisano7663 not ancient at all! My family is from Pesaro and my great-grandfather immigrated to Canada.

[@alicegrace8476]

This talk just came at the right time. I was just reviewing my own "musical evolution" today and was amazed at how many styles I had explored through the years, either actively or passively. I guess this definitely isn't the norm. To me the "diagnosis" is simple: you could call us music lovers :) If there is so much musical beauty and variety in the world, then why limit yourself? Love your versatility, the Bernstein and the folk song were deeply moving.

[@wallis.giunta]

Thank you so much, Alice! I couldn't agree more!

[@Thunderbird68-i2f]

It's about time young people are going back to that style and sound of singing without straining their voices. Keep it up! I've become tired of those R&B chest belting American pop divas telling the world what they think all singers should sound like and damaging their voices in return.

[@PartiallyT]

How beautiful 😍

[@ShiddiqiBermakna]

❤❤❤Dear, Wallis. Bellissima. For Mezzo Soprano, has She singing comfortable 1# - 4# and 1b - 4b only?

[@aidanwenske10]

I can't remember where I discovered you, but I absolutely LOVE your voice and repetoire! I'm currently training as a lyric baritone, and I'm beginning to develop some versatility as well; I've sung from African-American spirituals to musical theatre to classical pieces. I'm curious to know in terms of you being an actress as well, have you ever thought about having a part in a film or a television series?

[@wallis.giunta]

I've thought about it, but it's a whole different world, and I'm happy with the music world I live in. If something came my way, I'd consider it, but I'm not prepared to make a go of it as a screen actress ;)

[@aidanwenske10]

Well, in that case, best of luck with future productions, the potential screen role, and I hope to see you in concert one day!