When did you start singing? I have been singing singing since I was small boy. However, my first official voice lesson was in September of 1977. The teacher's name is Dr Robert White Jr. I have studied with him for 38 years. Why did you start singing? It was pointed out to me that I had something valid and that I should pursue it seriously. Which singer inspired you … [Read more...] about Frank Lopardo answers the Gramilano Questionnaire… Singers’ Edition
Colin Davis
Milan and Turin’s MITO Festival is ideal for music lovers on a budget: programme 2012
More than 4000 artists will gather in Milan and Torino during September for the annual MITO Festival. It is one of the largest music festivals in the world and half of the programming is admission free. The rest of the concerts have amazingly low prices offering the perfect opportunity to get a stalls seat at La Scala for only €40 to hear Daniele Gatti conduct Debussy to mark … [Read more...] about Milan and Turin’s MITO Festival is ideal for music lovers on a budget: programme 2012
Gramophone Magazine’s Classical Music Awards 2011 – shortlists
Gramophone's shortlists are out for this year's awards. No real surprises, but then those Gramophone people have great taste! Here's a sample: Opera: Die Zauberflöte - René Jacobs; Akademie für Alte Musik Ermione - David Parry; LPO Verdi's Otello - Colin Davis; LSO Solo Vocal: Richard Rodney Bennett, Songs before Sleep - Sophie Daneman; Susan Bickley; Iain … [Read more...] about Gramophone Magazine’s Classical Music Awards 2011 – shortlists