Beyonce is actually a mezzo-soprano
Fact: Beyoncé is actually an insanely good operatic mezzo-soprano in disguise By Daniel Ross, ClassicFM London 0 Beyoncé Knowles is an uncompromising vocal actress who has been using operatic techniques throughout her career - and this is how she does it. When we think of Beyoncé, we think of the voice. Pure, powerful, aggressive when necessary and plaintive when wounded. This is not a revelation - people have been nuts over her voice for years. What’s surprising is that, whether she’s conscious of it or not, Beyoncé’s voice is an almost perfect opera soprano - it’s just that she’d probably never use it for opera. Let’s take a look at some examples of how Bey’s voice actually has its roots in the classical tradition: Character One of Beyoncé’s strongest traits is her commitment to character. No matter the size of the venue, she maximises every emotional gesture, and not just in her voice. She’s playing to every seat in th...