More worst classical music album covers… ever?
After the success of Worst classical music album covers… ever? the time seemed to be ripe for a second helping of classical album kitsch! Enjoy…
After the success of Worst classical music album covers… ever? the time seemed to be ripe for a second helping of classical album kitsch! Enjoy…
Graham Spicer, aka ‘Gramilano’, is a writer, director and photographer based in Milan. He was a regular columnist for Opera Now magazine and wrote for the BBC until transferring to Italy. His articles have appeared in various publications from Woman’s Weekly to Gay Times, and he wrote the Danza in Italia column for Dancing Times magazine. Graham was the historical advisor on Codice Carla, the 2023 documentary on Carla Fracci.
Graham also works as a dance photographer, and his photos have appeared in many books, theatre programmes, and magazines, including Dancing Times, Dance Spirit and Ballet2000, as well as all the major Italian newspapers.
He is a member of the Dance Section of The Critics’ Circle.
The Royal Opera 2025/26 Season with its new musical director, Jakub Hrůša, and 8 new productions.
Just outside Modena, near where Luciano Pavarotti was born, is the Casa Museo Luciano Pavarotti, the house he built and opened to the public in 2015.
The multimedia exhibition Puccini – Opera Meets New Media, recounts the disruptive impact that recorded music and film had on the entertainment industry, culture and society.
Graham Watts sees La scala di seta (The Silken Ladder) in Kazakhstan – a performance of unbridled joy.
The Palais Garnier, home of the Paris Opera and Paris Opera Ballet, will close from mid-2027 for a two-year renovation.
After first aid and an unscheduled break, Maria José Siri finished the opera seated in front of the giant nude sculpture.
They’re all horrible/fabulous, but if I had to vote for worst of the bunch, it would be the Frau, yikes!
My Lips Are For Blowing… makes you think, huh?