would those with this style perform in opera?
Yes, it is rare; indicates a role that may also be sung by a mezzo-soprano.
Contralto
Examples of contralto roles in the standard operatic repertoire include the following:

 indicates a role that may also be sung by a mezzo-soprano.
who sings im only happy when it rains Shirley Manson does the singer belong to any band? Yes can you name it? Garbage has the singer been into acting? Yes, cast by by series creator Josh Friedman how distinct is her voice? She possesses a contralto vocal range what does the term referring to vocal range mean? Type of classical female singing voice wwhose vocal range is the lowest female voice type.
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Contralto [SEP] Subtypes and roles in opera
Contraltos may also be cast in roles originally written for castrati. A common saying among contraltos is that they may play only "witches, bitches, or ." Examples of contralto roles in the standard operatic repertoire include the following: indicates a role that may also be sung by a mezzo-soprano.