Sat, 16 December 2023
bRAVO fabiano
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Tue, 12 December 2023
YOU DOUBT EEEET?????
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Tue, 12 December 2023
Forever!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Tue, 12 December 2023
Just did it........................
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Fri, 17 November 2023
Love it!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Sun, 12 November 2023
Cast at end,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
Are you there??? PLEASE write me Placido21@aol.com I was away I need to know that you are here
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Fri, 10 November 2023
Selma Kurz is so trilling!!!
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Thu, 9 November 2023
Am I nuts to like trash??????
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Wed, 8 November 2023
NOTHING like this...we screamed for hours!!!
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Wed, 8 November 2023
Best one is my friend Olivia Stapp with that mean Ramey!!!
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Wed, 8 November 2023
Not many high C's in Wagner...but here are some!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Wed, 8 November 2023
My first was Mario!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Wed, 8 November 2023
Pick your favorite!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Wed, 8 November 2023
NON Existent today!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Why???????????????????????????
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Tue, 7 November 2023
Zinka,my all-time favorite singer. I saw all 5 Normas in 1954..This is earlier..NOBILITY!!Mixed CHEST!!!!! Not a sweet person like Renata...but sensational singer.
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Tue, 7 November 2023
I lost two friends..No words can express my sorrow. Two of the sweetest guys!!!!!
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Tue, 7 November 2023
Get out the hankies..My darling friend Diana Soviero rivals Muzio!!!!!!!!!!!! I know her since great Mimi in 1977.She is Tebaldi TWO for me.
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Tue, 7 November 2023
When I sang Norma...They never let me strip..Que lastima!!!!
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Tue, 7 November 2023
I miss my buddy...such a lovely guy....I think he is the greatest!!!! PLEASE write me at Placido21@aol.com to tell me you are still with me.I was away one year and want to share as in the past!!!!!
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Tue, 7 November 2023
Read Gunther's shirt!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Tue, 7 November 2023
Great Scene in Gotterdamerung with the sensational ladies.
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Tue, 7 November 2023
I know I will be repeating things,but there is so much out there and you will enjoy so much. This Il Guarany duet is so remarkable. I discovered Destinn recently...A "little girlish tone." Let me know you are there...Placido21@aol.com. I do not want to lose you after my being away so long.
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Mon, 6 November 2023
Remember me??? Glad to be back after some rehab.Missed you all!!!!! We lost my dear friend Virginia...Miss her terribly.
I will post like mad!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Love Charlie
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Mon, 6 November 2023
Charlie used to have a voice
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Mon, 6 November 2023
romeo
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Mon, 6 November 2023
hi
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Sat, 13 August 2022
By now you know how Diana Soviero,after 45 years,is still my "Tebaldi Two." I was so entranced by her Mimi in 1977, that we began a wonderful friendship. Fabio Armiliato sadly lost his wife,Daniela Dessi,so young. I know you will love these artists!!!!
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Mon, 8 August 2022
No one but me looked down her throat at Bolena rehearsal to see where the E flats came from.
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Sun, 7 August 2022
He had a great high C,.. but we had to suffer a lot because he sang with Zinka so much. "Reliable," but an ugly voice.
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Sun, 7 August 2022
Miss my buddy and his cheek kisses. So sad!
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Sun, 7 August 2022
Only time I took a photo Gigli 1955 entering Carnegie Hall.He was a sensation!!!
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Sun, 7 August 2022
You can turn up the volume on your recordings, but YOU HAD TO BE THERE!!
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Sun, 7 August 2022
I have learned how to publish photos. I hope you enjoy them, even the ones with ME!!! https://www.facebook.com/groups/839265170062687
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Sun, 7 August 2022
First singer I ever met. I still feel the greasepaint. Went to her apartment for club meeting every year. MOST BELOVED!!!
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Sun, 7 August 2022
Miss her so much..Came back to NYC to be honored. I brought flowers.
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Sun, 7 August 2022
I was not too bad... On right..Sacristan..Had fun!!!
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Sun, 7 August 2022
My sister
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Wed, 3 August 2022
All my groups on Facebook
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Tue, 2 August 2022
https://www.facebook.com/groups/518590689562026 https://www.facebook.com/groups/518590689562026
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Tue, 2 August 2022
One of the truly great bassos. I know you will enjoy him.
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Tue, 2 August 2022
I have no names,but I feel that Korea must have some superb teachers. I hope you enjoy them.
I have to apologize..I better get busy and post more. Be well...Charlie
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Fri, 8 July 2022
The Pandemic has caused me to watch more Youtube. I know this is not opera,but I just HAD to show you people who have escaped from some mental institution..Well,I have sung with some delusional people. so I am not totally shocked!
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Fri, 8 July 2022
BRAVO,Tenore!!
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Fri, 8 July 2022
I call Virginia at times.It is not easy to be 96, and in a facility even though it is a nice place. We speak of her great life,and it is a great treasure for me to know her.
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Fri, 8 July 2022
Cast is shown.
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Fri, 8 July 2022
I have no names,but S.Korea produces some marvelous tenors.ENJOY!!!
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Tue, 28 June 2022
Nilsson,Frick,and DFD in the great Gotterdamerung Vengeance Trio!!!!
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Tue, 28 June 2022
I must catch up on material, including birthdays.My dear friend,Marisa Galvany had a birthday 2 weeks ago. Here she is..one of the greats...and only Charlie knows all her fake names.
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Wed, 22 June 2022
I am well aware of my "eccentricity" in making so many groups,.However I keep careful track,and many people belong and/or have looked at the posts, and many have added their own knowledge. I do cast blame of my need for activity, given the Pandemic and my refusal to wear a mask at Parsifal. But I do see an incredible variety of operas,singers,etc. and so my "education" at my advanced age seems to be helpful..If ever,you want to tell me to go back to knitting..let me know. I will also let you know the most popular..So far Baritones and Basses have over 1600...and 455 for Zinka,despite her liking only herself. GROUPS Puccini Mozart Rossini Wagner/Strauss Ring Misc.German Italiana French Scandinavian Hispanic American English Greek Romanian Jewish Black Ukranian Bar/Bass Past Divas Countertenors Flashing OUCH ZZZZZZ High/Low Died young Trios Verismo Bel Canto Singer Friends Treasures Shakespeare Fun POP Rare works Conductors Better Known Milanov Resnik Gigli Need any URL's??Let me know. I am well aware of my "eccentricity" in making so many groups,.However I keep careful track,and many people belong and/or have looked at the posts, and many have added their own knowledge. I do cast blame of my need for activity, given the Pandemic and my refusal to wear a mask at Parsifal. But I do see an incredible variety of operas,singers,etc. and so my "education" at my advanced age seems to be helpful..If ever,you want to tell me to go back to knitting..let me know. I will also let you know the most popular..So far Baritones and Basses have over 1600...and 455 for Zinka,despite her liking only herself. GROUPS Puccini Mozart Rossini Wagner/Strauss Ring Misc.German Italiana French Scandinavian Hispanic American English Greek Romanian Jewish Black Ukranian Bar/Bass Past Divas Countertenors Flashing OUCH ZZZZZZ High/Low Died young Trios Verismo Bel Canto Singer Friends Treasures Shakespeare Fun POP Rare works Conductors Better Known Milanov Resnik Gigli Need any URL's??Let me know.
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Thu, 9 June 2022
When I discovered opera,I bought many Cetra-Soria records (not cheap!!).I loved Mario Filippeschi..Not a voice of gold..but so exciting.Also, Virginia Zeani told me how she loved the guy. This is in the HIGH key.
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Thu, 9 June 2022
Dennis Orellana, male soprano, sings this better than Sutherland. Nowadays,there are many male sopranos and countertenors.
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Thu, 9 June 2022
Caruso did not like to sing with Ruffo..6/9/1877.Guess why??Just incredibly huge voice..Fabulous!!
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Thu, 9 June 2022
I do not think there are too many great singers, but I find Sondra Radvanovsky-Lear and Piotr Beczala very special and they are so kind and friendly to me.The "rare" selections near the end are from Halka and the Rusalka duet.
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Thu, 9 June 2022
Ciao...I will be posting more..Just lazy Can you imagine in your dreams if at the SAME TIME you had: Tamagno,Lauri-Volpi,Masini, Corelli,Del Monaco,Roswaenge, Bocelli(miked), and Placido (two octaves down). How many of you..confessate- have tried this???????
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Tue, 24 May 2022
Beverly Sills started this way....Amazing!!!!!!!
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Fri, 20 May 2022
I met Sondra Radvanovsky-Lear years ago, and since then she has emerged as one of our very great stars. The amazing element of her singing like Fiorenza Cossotto) is that LIVE should sounds,through all registers, that she is singing in my EAR!!! You cannot tell, as with most singers,unless you are THERE!!
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Fri, 20 May 2022
In the past I have spoken of and posted of the La Puma Opera,from the 1960's. We had to wear many sets of Depends...They were serious. Note this great tenor's superb passaggio...Are there any such groups in the rest of the world? Ultimately, we had to run out because we were afraid to have an ACCIDENTI!!!
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Fri, 20 May 2022
Some tenors are DOGS but this dog has good taste. Do any of you have opera- loving pets?????
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Fri, 20 May 2022
Because of the Pandemic,I watch more TV,and came upon some of the psycho auditions.I am shocked that people actually think they have any talent,and some get angry that they are not accepted. Go to Youtube if you want punishment.
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Fri, 20 May 2022
You already know I am a big pain about today's singers. However,Piotr Beczala for me is a throwback to his idols, Gedda and Wunderlich. He is a sweet person,and great artist!!!!
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Fri, 20 May 2022
I called the great Magda Olivero on her birthdays.For me, she was a MIRACOLO...Her 104 years gave opera such joy..She still had voice at over 100.I know her caretaker. Not a big luscious tone..but such emotion and LOVE!!!!!
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Fri, 20 May 2022
It was 1955...Gigli did three Carnegie Recitals...at 65..I remember only that he was a sensation. Could have sung 10 plus more years,but in 1957 he passed away (on the same day Renata's mother died.). GIGLI was a GOD!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Fri, 20 May 2022
A great honor for me to have sung with that "new guy" whom I know since 1971 Bolena. Bartolo and Basilio!!!!! We had fun!!!!!!
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Fri, 20 May 2022
Before it sank,I saw Tebaldi off on the Andrea Doria! It was 1956, and near my birthday.She left me the LP London Forza!! NO ONE was as dear!!!!
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Fri, 20 May 2022
Since I have watched more TV and also have made 40 groups on Facebook...it is because I will NOT go to the Met,even if Zinka and my dear buddy Baum returned..People have had vaccinations, worn masks, and still got sick...so now I am SCANNING and you will see some enjoyable photos from my past life!!!!!! You know,since I started this podcast, there are close to 2 MILLION HITS! Sad that I cannot get comments, because you get commercials..but WRITE ME at Placido21@aol.com (Placido is Jan.21 also,as you know, but I am celibate. Love Charlie,
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Fri, 20 May 2022
This is a photo of Franco Corelli in a funny hat!
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Thu, 19 May 2022
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Fri, 13 May 2022
Terrible tragedy to lose two great artists whom I knew.I write to Giordani's widow and always remember dear Marcello and Hvorostovsky's kisses on my cheeks.
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Fri, 13 May 2022
Wonderful traditional Met Lucia..ORRRRRORE!!!
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Fri, 13 May 2022
One does not have to sound like Birgit Nilsson to be a great star. Regina Resnik's teacher was Giuseppe Danise, married to Sayao.One night,at a Resnik Gioconda,Sayao spent the whole intermission with us. A DELIGHT!!!!
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Fri, 13 May 2022
At a tragic time, let us bless the people who are suffering in Ukrainia.
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Fri, 13 May 2022
Some of you may be acquainted with the insane delusional people on X-factor or American Idol auditions. I watch more Youtube because of the COVID. I feel so NORMAL!!!!!
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Thu, 12 May 2022
I am told that Norwegian soprano Lise Davidsen is new special star.
I have posted so much over the years,I may do some repeats..Well,who remembers???
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Sun, 8 May 2022
Happy Mothers' Day! I am glad my mommy did not throw me into the fire.
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Mon, 2 May 2022
My darling friend,Diana Soviero turned 80 Mar.19..like her Romeo, Alberto Cupido...and my favorite diva....my mother..Bless her!!!!
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Sun, 1 May 2022
No more singers..let us just SHOCK the public!!!!
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Sun, 1 May 2022
BRAVO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I will post more..Have been busy....
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Fri, 25 March 2022
For me...the most wonderful lady!!!!! I knew Tebaldi...and I guess I am blessed..but I never met Magda...still the lady was for me...special
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Fri, 25 March 2022
Only 96...and I know she sang like this over 100!!!!!!!!
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Fri, 25 March 2022
GIUSTO CIELO!!!! The greatest!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iBU1HmANoHw
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Fri, 25 March 2022
I know Magda's caretaker, and he said she sang around the house after 100!.She was a miracle in the lives of hose who appreciate great emotion in opera/
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Fri, 25 March 2022
When she uttered the words "Loris,ove sei" when I saw her...it was as if the entire theatre SHOOK!!! Not a "Tebaldi voice" but like Zeani,Muzio,Soviero,Favero, she was all heart and soul!!!!
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Fri, 25 March 2022
All one must do is to listen to MY TAPE of the Olivero Met 4/3/75 debut...at 65. NO ONE like her. I used to call her on birthdays...and I consider her totally one of the greatest singers EVER!!!!!
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Thu, 24 March 2022
Many theatres are playing this!!! I am so sorry for the people and wish these courageous people my LOVE!!
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Thu, 24 March 2022
Not since my Tebaldi Met Aida,has anyone been as LOUD as the great Dolora! Brava and happy birthday@@
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Thu, 24 March 2022
There is just so much music in life..I really had not seen Diana's great Butterfly.I have to find the cast. I did send flowers and champagne for the 80th birthday Mar.19.I still consider the greatest since Tebaldi, who did once kiss her.
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Thu, 24 March 2022
I have never booed..even Baum. Look..the Met hired him. Last week a guy yelled at Brenda Rae during the Zerbinetta aria.."You have no technique." They threw him out...but we know of the loggionisti at Scala and other people doing things LIVE..I was too shy and never yelled at Zinka that her kicking her train and dust in act two Tosca made me cough!! VAT???? You BUM!!!!
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Thu, 24 March 2022
When Dolora had me do a mini Handelman master class for her students,knowing I knew the "good stuff," I said to her, "It must be some great thrill to sing the Judgement Scene!!" Answer:"I just want to get the notes out!!!!" I made one Facebook post that was rejected and so I am forced HAPPILY to drive you crazy much more,until they let me post..GREAT FOR YOU!!!!
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Thu, 24 March 2022
Martha Moedl had 3/22 birthday and Alfred Poell was 3/18. I can still SEE Moedl in 1957 in Walkure. Had some flaws...but for me a great MIRACLE!!!!!!!
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Thu, 24 March 2022
Who sings like this anymore????
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Wed, 16 March 2022
On March 19, my darling friend Diana Soviero turns 80..One of the greatest in my life..When I called her Tebaldi TWO..she said that Renata once kissed her..Figures. The 3/13/77 Mimi was a sensation and we are friends forever..and my mother, the other diva in my life shares Mar.19!!!!
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Tue, 15 March 2022
Just play the end of act 2 of this.I saw it in 1966.The cast was sensational,but at act 2 end,Ludwig was stupendous!!!Bless her!
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Tue, 15 March 2022
Ask me what was the greatest perf.of my life. It was 1966 Met Frau.where Ludwig was a phenomenon!!!
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Tue, 15 March 2022
Meester Baum, vy vas it necessary to make Meester Handelman to see you so much..vell, it vas because it vas with me...too much. Sorry you suffered so much!
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Tue, 15 March 2022
We just lost one of the greatest singers I ever heard..It was 1956, and I still remember that great voice in her Met Aida debut.I adored her so much!!!!!
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Tue, 15 March 2022
May we all hope and pray for the great people of the Ukraine. Many countries are singing their anthem and feeling great sympathy for these courageous people.
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Wed, 9 March 2022
On the great Eva Turner's birthday...3/10/1892,here are some great ladies in Tosca.I saw Milanov,Callas, Olivero,Tebaldi,Crespin, Dessi,Radvanovsky,Galvany, Roberti,Meier,Rigal,Nilsson, Kirsten, and the GREAT Olive Middleton...and a few more
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Wed, 9 March 2022
The next time I see my friend Sondra Radvanovsky,I will ask her how she could get involved in this TRAVESTY! It is even worse than the Bieito Toilet bowl Ballo.
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Tue, 8 March 2022
Are you tired of my all-time favorite singer? I saw Zinka 88 times, and despite Baum, it was in my opera life,the greatest time...standing and freezing!!!! Bless her!!!
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Tue, 8 March 2022
Sweetest,nicest lady. Nelly is so special and in the class of Zeani, Olivero,Favero,Soviero.Also, Romanians are helping the Ukrainian refugees.
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