Putri Ayu Silaen (born 24 May 1997), commonly known as Putri Ayu, is an Indonesian
Soprano singer who previously dabbled in the pop genre.
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 became more interested in the classical genre and joined , an Indonesian television talent show competition as a classical singer at age 12, where she became the 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.
Biography
Putri Ayu Silaen was born on 24 May 1997 at
Sibolga
Sibolga (formerly sometimes Siboga) is a city and a port located in the natural harbor of Sibolga Bay on the west coast of North Sumatra province, in Indonesia.
It is located on the western side of North Sumatra, facing the Indian Ocean and is ...
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North Sumatra to 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 in
Jakarta. Before following the , she attended vocal lessons in San Vocal Music School Cantabile, Medan, under the guidance of Derta Purba. Later she studied with , Christopher Abimanyu, , and Binu Sukaman.
Vocal ability
Putri Ayu tends to sing as a
mezzo-soprano and the highest tone she usually achieves is A5. However, in songs such as "
Bohemian Rhapsody
"Bohemian Rhapsody" is a song by the British rock band Queen, released as the lead single from their fourth album, '' A Night at the Opera'' (1975). Written by lead singer Freddie Mercury, the song is a six-minute suite, notable for its lack o ...
", she was able to attain a Bb5. She has achieved
C#6 (soprano) when she sang The Girl in 14G.
References
External links
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* 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
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Living people
1997 births
Indonesian Christians
21st-century Indonesian women singers
Indonesian pop singers
People of Batak descent
People from Medan