We specialise in audio recording and video production for classical musicians & opera singers, and can put together the perfect session for you in line with your requirements.
Recording opera singers and classical music is an art quite distinct from more conventional studio recording. Microphone placement and levels are of paramount importance due to the extreme dynamic range of the opera voice, and also the fact that the listener expects to hear as natural an acoustic as possible.
This is why I prefer to record you in a venue with a good acoustic rather than in a standard recording studio. Location recording gives the final product the feel of live performance with natural reverberation and 'space'. As anyone who has sung opera knows, this is far more conducive to good performance than the artificial feeling of singing close-micd with headphones on in a recording studio.
As an opera singer myself I understand the pressures and rhythms of performance and can pace the session at the right speed for you to capture you at your best.
I can recommend suitable venues with a grand piano to book, or come to a venue of your choice. You will have to bring your own pianist - preferably someone you have rehearsed the repertoire with earlier. The length of time I recommend for an audio demo recording session for opera singers is around 1.5 hrs to record 3 to 5 arias (and re-record any tricky passages if need be), while at the same time not carrying on so long that the voice gets too tired. For video demo recording I take around 2 hours in total.
If you would like a recital or opera performance recorded please contact me and I will send you a quote.
(Video and audio recording sessions can be split between two singers - two arias each - contact us for more information)
Recording opera singers and classical music is an art quite distinct from more conventional studio recording. Microphone placement and levels are of paramount importance due to the extreme dynamic range of the opera voice, and also the fact that the listener expects to hear as natural an acoustic as possible.
This is why I prefer to record you in a venue with a good acoustic rather than in a standard recording studio. Location recording gives the final product the feel of live performance with natural reverberation and 'space'. As anyone who has sung opera knows, this is far more conducive to good performance than the artificial feeling of singing close-micd with headphones on in a recording studio.
As an opera singer myself I understand the pressures and rhythms of performance and can pace the session at the right speed for you to capture you at your best.
I can recommend suitable venues with a grand piano to book, or come to a venue of your choice. You will have to bring your own pianist - preferably someone you have rehearsed the repertoire with earlier. The length of time I recommend for an audio demo recording session for opera singers is around 1.5 hrs to record 3 to 5 arias (and re-record any tricky passages if need be), while at the same time not carrying on so long that the voice gets too tired. For video demo recording I take around 2 hours in total.
If you would like a recital or opera performance recorded please contact me and I will send you a quote.
(Video and audio recording sessions can be split between two singers - two arias each - contact us for more information)
CLIENT TESTIMONIALS
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Testimonial from Niovi Klavdianou, soprano:
"My experience with Stephen Svanholm was one the best ones of my career. He is a very capable sound engineer with a solid know how of his art, very quick to understand what should and could be improved, excellent in human contact and - since he is a singer himself - also very interested in capturing the entire beauty of the sound. Absolutely recommended." |
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Testimonial from Thomas Humphreys, baritone:
"I have made several recordings with Svanholm Productions and every time I have been delighted not only with the final product, but the whole process. Stephen is courteous, efficient and also very encouraging, enabling you to really make the very best recording possible. The quality of the recordings made is absolutely terrific - I would highly recommend Svanholm Productions!" |