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Though Daniels' vibrant voice has made him the first contemporary countertenor with the potential to become an international operatic superstar, many others have had major careers. In the 18th century, falsettists regularly alternated with castrati on the operatic stage, singing the virtuoso coloratura roles of Handel and Gluck. But once the castration of boys was banned, and unaltered male singers started belting out high notes in the manner of the modern tenor, the demand for countertenors began to decline. By the end of the 19th century the voice type had all but vanished; on the rare occasions when baroque operas...
...integration later in life--interaction that is enhanced by the confidence and self-respect gained beforehand. The "self-esteem boost" provided by the single-sex environment is not a short-term benefit, as suggested by Chang. Rather, such self-assurance gained early in life can become a vibrant force for years to come, and, I believe, will remain a vital component of personality throughout life. As a result, I am both happy with and extremely grateful for my years at an all-girls high school...
...integration later in life--interaction that is enhanced by the confidence and self-respect gained beforehand. The "self-esteem boost" provided by the single-sex environment is not a short-term benefit, as suggested by Chang. Rather, such self-assurance gained early in life can become a vibrant force for years to come, and, I believe, will remain a vital component of personality throughout life. As a result, I am both happy with and extremely grateful for my years at an all-girls high school. MARISA L. PORGES...
...dancer and choreographer, is very successful in capturing poignant moments that will captivate any type of audience. From behind-the-scenes looks at his ballets revealing the creative process which went into them to interviews with company members that expose an ultra-competitive artistic world, Diamond paints an vibrant picture of Taylor's life-long passion...
Milosevic thinks a big Serbian nation containing only Serbs will make the people stronger, but it will only make them weaker. The way for a nation's people to keep strong and vibrant is to live and interact with different human beings. BOB ELKJER San Rafael, Calif...