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Jorge Cano

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              Jorge Cano Male Coloratura Soprano.

"With a voice coloratura proper of a total Male Soprano. He has taken piano studies and currently investigates the history and origin of the Castrati, he likewise prepares and sings operas and arias of the ancient Castrati, also plays soprano roles. Currently he concentrates on soprano coloratura roles in Baroque Operas and oratorios of the Castrati. Estimated vocal range is from ''G3 to A6 Sol under the central Do until the La on sharp. He sings the aria of the 'Queen of the Night' of the opera 'The Magic Flute' of Mozart. He is the rare case of an endocrinological castrato so-called "natural castrati" and sounds much more like a treble than like a falsettist.

According to Cheryl Boyd Waddell, Director of vocal activities of Clayton College and State University Morrow, GA, he possesses great strength, remarkable range and tonal purity. He also has good agility and a natural feeling for ornamentation.