Thu, 21 May 2009
An exciting comparison of versions of the last scene of Bizet's "Carmen." Grace Bumbry/Jon Vickers |
Thu, 21 May 2009
Live selections from the amazing career of Lucine Amara, whose voice to this day, remains as youthful and bright as when her professional career began, over 60 years ago. Selections are from: Tosca,Tote Stadt, Oberon, Suor Angelica, Tales of Hoffman, Eugene Onegin, Aida,Turandot, Pagliacci, and Cavalleria Rusticana. (71 min.) |
Wed, 20 May 2009
A tribute to Marilyn Horne, one of the greatest artists of our time (and any time!). The selections are from: Pagliacci,Wozzeck, The Damnation of Faust, Die Walkure, Semiramide, Capuletti ed I Montecchi, Rinaldo, Partenope, Semele, Rosenkavalier, and other selections. (72 min.) |
Tue, 12 May 2009
I cannot apologize for feeling extremely "jaded" when I listen to this remarkable performance of my favorite opera. I saw this cast and the memories are still vivid. The cast includes: Zinka Milanov Conducted by Fausto Cleva (68 min.)
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Tue, 12 May 2009
Highlights from a truly magnificent performance of Wagner's "Tristan und Isolde" from a 1952 Bayreuth performance under Herbert Von Karajan. Martha Moedl- Isolde (72 minutes)
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Mon, 11 May 2009
A tribute to four German tenors, famous for their work in operetta. Sadly, three of them met an early tragic death. They are: Peter Anders (1908-1954) Also, the great Richard Tauber (1891-1948) (68 minutes) |
Thu, 7 May 2009
Two wonderful mezzos with names that often get confused: Elena Nicolai (Bulgarian mezzo with a HUGE voice!) Elena Nikolaidi (Greek mezzo with a luscious voice.) I hope you enjoy this podcast, especially if you are as big a mezzo fan as am I. (71 min.) My best Charlie (Note:In my narration, the Macbeth aria comes AFTER the Don Fatale.) |
Thu, 7 May 2009
Highlights from one of the greatest (in my humble opinion) Met broadcasts. This Simon Boccanegra features a stellar cast of: Lawrence Tibbett,Elizabeth Rethberg, Giovanni Martinelli, Ezio Pinza, and, in his debut season, Leonard Warren, conducted by Ettore Panizza. As I indicated, please feel free to request any specific performances and I will surely comply with your wishes.
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Sun, 3 May 2009
Highlights from a Met Carmen of March 28,1936 featuring Rosa Ponselle, Rene Maison, Ezio Pinza and Hilda Burke |
Sun, 3 May 2009
In loving memory of divas who passed away too early. They are as follows: Meta Seinemeyer (1895-1929) |