Looking for appropriate recs for a developing singer who likes "Amour, viens aider ma faiblesse"
Hi all. I'm hoping to seek some views on songs that are appropriate for a developing singer that have a similar vibe to "Amour, viens aider ma faiblesse" which is probably my dream song to sing. Unfortunately my teacher has said "not yet" to any of of Dalila's songs until my technique becomes a bit more settled, so I was wondering if there are some easier songs out there that may be equally satisfying to sing. My teacher says he'll have a think but I'm hoping to do my own research.
My background: hobbyist/amateur singer (no plans to do this professionally), 31F, 2 years into classical singing lessons. Voice is still developing. We think my voice is that of a mezzo soprano, but other than that no particular labels. Some songs that sit really well for my current voice are:
- Youkali by Weill in C minor or B minor
- Extracts from Schubert's Winterreise in the middle key (specifically Der Lindenbaum, Die Krähe, Gefrorne Tränen)
- Sleep by Gurney in the middle key
- King David by Howell in the middle key
- Verdi Prati by Handel
- Net tolko tot kto znal by Tchaikovsky in the original key
- Dlya beregov otchizni dal'noy by Borodin in the original key
What I like about "Amour, viens aider ma faiblesse" is how passionate it is while still being lyrical, and the complex and turbulent emotions expressed by a morally grey character, the sensuality and seduction (!) and where it sits in the voice.
Happy with any time period, any language, any medium (oratorio, art song, opera) as long as it's appropriate for my level of development.
Ideas welcome!