Sat, 24 November 2012
The beloved Bidu Sayao makes her Met debut as Manon in 1937 under Maurice Abravanel. The cast is completed by Sydney Rayner, Richard Bonelli, Angelo Bada, Chase Baromeo, and George Cehanovsky. This is a historic event, for it heralds the great Sayao career. (71 min.) |
Fri, 23 November 2012
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-- posted at: 7:27pm EDT
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Fri, 23 November 2012
I have spoken often of the old La Puma Co.and have played you scenes. TELL ME...could any of you sit there and not have a serious accident in your.....They finally threw us out one night...we could not stop laughing..I miss them so..but at least we have the Met.....
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-- posted at: 12:54am EDT
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Thu, 22 November 2012
When many opera singers attempt "crossover," they fall on their face..no names mentioned....but when Sumi Jo sings "Send in the Clowns" with such beauty and style, it is indeed a pleasure.
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-- posted at: 1:38am EDT
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Wed, 21 November 2012
Scenes from a glorious Parsifal under Hans Knappertsbusch from Bayreuth 1951. The stellar cast includes Martha Moedl, Wolfgang Windgassen, George London, Ludwig Weber, and Herman Uhde (Klingsor.) (73 min.) |
Tue, 20 November 2012
Several Golden Age artists sing songs of Paolo Tosti.(Announced).They as follows: Adelina Patti, Mattia Battistini, Fernando de Lucia, Emma Eames, Charles Dalmores, Enrico Caruso, Giuseppe Anselmi, John McCormack, Alfred Piccaver, Dusolina Giannini, Rosa Ponsellle, and Richard Tauber. (62 min.) |
Tue, 20 November 2012
Who cares about the U.S.Financial crisis, problems in the Mideast, will Angela Gheorghiu show up, and all the other pressing problems in this world? The most important news of the day is that it looks like the Hostess company, maker of Twinkies, and other high cholesterol snacks, will be SAVED! So many of us who were about to commit "Suicidio" feel that life is worth living again. Thanks the Lord for bringing us out of this potentially disastrous situation!!!
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-- posted at: 12:36am EDT
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Tue, 20 November 2012
Another example of the versatilty and artistry of Leyla Gencer, "Queen of the Pirates." This is an Adriana from Naples, 1966, Under Oliviero di Fabritiis. The cast also features Amadeo Zambon, Enzo Sordello, and Adriana Lazzarini. (70 min.) |
Sun, 18 November 2012
For a little change of pace, I present a series of songs as written by Giuseppe Verdi.(Announced.) They are sung by Renata Scotto, accompanied by Vincenzo Scalera in 1989 (50 min.) |
Sun, 18 November 2012
Ruby Helder, Female Tenor!!!!!!!!
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-- posted at: 8:45pm EDT
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