a little bit older (and male!) but still, worth comparing http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Sk28mm-bOkc&feature=related (I'm trying to find the right Charlotte Church recording) Judy Evans, Cardiff --- On Thu, 19/8/10, Lawrence Helm <lawrencehelm@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote: From: Lawrence Helm <lawrencehelm@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx> Subject: [lit-ideas] Ten-year-old opera singer To: "Lit-Ideas" <Lit-Ideas@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> Date: Thursday, 19 August, 2010, 17:27 Eric, No doubt you have heard of Jackie Evancho: http://www.tvsquad.com/2010/08/11/an-incredible-10-year-old-opera-singer-on-americas-got-talent/ How is it possible for a ten-year-old girl to have such a well-developed operatic voice? A friend who heard her said Jackie reminded her of something from the exorcist. Her voice is beautiful, but it is bizarre that she should have it. I didn't have that reaction. I listened to her several times and she brought tears to my eyes on each occasion. She is a prodigy. I just hope her managers don't ruin her life. Lawrence