Sun, 14 June 2009
In keeping with my promise to select certain live opera performances and present highlights, I chose a marvelous Bayreuth 1954 Lohengrin. It is conducted by Eugen Jochum and features the following cast: Lohengrin Wolfgang Windgassen I trust you will enjoy this podcast, and I will always select certain works to highlight for you. (72 min.) |
Sun, 14 June 2009
Those of you who have tuned in to my podcasts already know what love and admiration I have for Diana Soviero, whom I consider one of the greatest exponents of the "Verismo" style of singing, a style that reminds us of the era of Claudia Muzio, Mafalda Favero, Virginia Zeani.
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Sat, 13 June 2009
Highlights from an extraordinary performance of Rossini's "Semiramide." Featured are two of the greatest exponents of Bel Canto singing, Marilyn Horne and Montserrat Caballe. Featured also are Samuel Ramey and Francisco Araiza, conducted by Jesus Lopez-Cobos (Aix-en-Provence, 1980) (72 min.) |
Sat, 13 June 2009
The first real live opera star I met, at age 16, was dear Rise Stevens, who celebrated her 96th birthday on June 11. We had so many lovely afternoons at her home since we had a club for her, and she was always a dear gracious person. |
Fri, 5 June 2009
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0qQqsyPPRhM Can you imagine that at 99 Magda Olivero can still sing?? This is a brief scene from Francesca da Rimini. I am so touched..... Cent'anni,Magda!!!!
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Fri, 5 June 2009
Here is a compilation of arias and duets from Donizetti operas as sung by many great artists of the early 20th century. The selections are: Maria di Rudenz: Linda di Chamounix: Lucrezia Borgia: Carlo Albani "Di pescatore ignobile" La Favorita:
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Tue, 2 June 2009
One of the most hilarious singers ever to record (some nerve!!). Sylvia Sawyer recorded mezzo roles in Ballo, Aida, and Trovatore on Capitol records in the 1950's. The rest of the cast of the Aida and Trovatore was respectable, and included Stella Roman, Gino Sarri, and Antonio Mancaserra. |
Tue, 2 June 2009
Highlights from one of the greatest performances of opera. This is the Maria Callas debut at Covent Garden as Norma in 1952. The great Ebe Stignani is the Adalgisa, Mirto Picchi is Pollione, Giacomo Vaghi is Oroveso, and a newcomer by the name of Joan Sutherland is the Clotilde. Vittorio Gui is the conductor. |
Mon, 1 June 2009
Highlights from a magnificent performance of Tristan und Isolde from Florence, May 21,1957.It is conducted by the very famous Arthur Rodzinski and features: Birgit Nilsson Isolde |