Sat, 8 April 2006
This is a collection of totally delusional divas and divos and a series of live outbursts by both artists and audience members! Perfect for opera gatherings, but be warned that you might need a generous supply of tranquilizers and anti-acids. |
Fri, 7 April 2006
Ten famous tenors sing this great aria from La Boheme. They include:
BONUS: "Music Minus One" accompaniment to the aria -- so you can sing it ... (I hope!!!!) |
Fri, 7 April 2006
These selections should afford you some idea of the incredible thrills that Franco Corelli produced for audiences wherever he performed. In memory of this great tenor,I offer this birthday tribute. (Photo:Calaf) |
Fri, 7 April 2006
An exciting series of duets,mostly soprano/tenor,taken from live and commercial recordings. I think you will enjoy the selections,featuring some of the great artists of the past. (Photo:Beverly Sills and Placido Domingo in Roberto Devereux,1970) |
Thu, 6 April 2006
Since Marian Anderson made her Met debut as Ulrica in 1955, several Afro-American artists have followed; in addition,several black artists of the past must be recognized for their fine singing: Marian Anderson (photo),Leontyne Price,Paul Robeson, Dorothy Maynor,Grace Bumbry,Shirley Verrett,Florence Quivar,Angela Brown, Lawrence Brownlee |
Tue, 4 April 2006
I present to you nine artists whom I have come to know personally.I first "met" them as I attended performances they gave and felt that they were among the finest singers I had ever heard,and over the years a certain friendship has grown between us.The artists are: |
Tue, 4 April 2006
The first in a series of selections by famous mezzos/contraltos: Ernestine Schumann-Heink, Conchita Supervia(in photo), Sigrid Onegin, Clara Butt, Zara Dolukhanova, Claudia Novikova, Kathleen Ferrier. New! To subscribe to this podcast using iTunes, just click on the button below: |
Mon, 3 April 2006
Selections by Giulio Crimi, Bernardo De Muro, Aureliano Pertile (in photo as Cavaradossi) Giovanni Zenatello, Aroldo Lindi,Giuseppe Taccani,Roberto D'Allesio |
Mon, 3 April 2006
Extremely LOW-lights from Aida featuring sopranos Olive Middleton and Vassilka Petrova, as well as mezzo(?) Sylvia Sawyer. I think the guy in the photo would sound better!!!!!!!!!!! |
Sun, 2 April 2006
The amazing Magda Olivero,( born March 25,1910), a true "miracle" of singing, in selections from concerts in Amsterdam from 1962,1968,and 1972. |