Putri Ayu Silaen
| Putri Ayu | |
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 Putri Ayu Silaen | |
| Background information | |
| Born | 24 May 1997 |
| Origin | Medan, North Sumatra, Indonesia |
| Genres | Pop, Classical |
| Occupation(s) | Singer |
| Years active | 2010 – present |
| Labels | Nagaswara |
| Website |
putriayusilaen |
Putri Ayu Silaen, born at Sibolga, North Sumatra, Indonesia on 24 May 1997 is a soprano singer who previously dabbled in the genre pop.
She started her singing career at a young age by joining several singing competition in North Sumatra. She began to sing classical song when she joined Pesparawi competition, a classical singing competition, in which she won a gold medal. After that she become more interested in the classical genre and joined Indonesia Mencari Bakat, an Indonesian television talent show competition as a classical singer at age 12, she won runner up. At age 14 Putri Ayu was chosen as one of the winners Born to Sing Asia – David Foster contest.
She has sung in the Netherlands, Singapore, China, Australia and Timor Leste. She also has sung at international events including SEA Games, Bali Democracy Forum VI and The 12th World Chinese Entrepreneurs Convention in Chengdu, China.
History
Putri Ayu is a daughter of Berlin Silaen and Suzana Pangaribuan. She has two older sisters named Junita Natasya Silaen and Revina R. Silaen. She also has a brother named Putra Mahamei Parasian Silaen. She attended Tarsisius 1 high school in Jakarta. Before following the IMB, she attended vocal lessons in San Vocal Music School Cantabile, Medan, under the guidance of Derta Purba. Later she studied Bertha, Christopher Abimanyu, Catharina Leimena, Aning Katamsi and Binu Sukaman.
Vocal ability
Putri Ayu tends to sing as a mezzo soprano, and the highest tone she usually achieves is A5, but in songs such as Bohemian Rhapsody, she was able to attain a Bb5. She has achieved C#6 (soprano) when she sang The Girl in 14G.
References
external links
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ggu31oJb_KQ
With Michael Bolton & David Foster https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7Q9VaC2vcQ0
With David Foster https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ziyWoYYU6dU