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Countertenor Franco Fagioli’s new CD of Baroque music to be released in May

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Franco Fagioli’s latest solo album presents rediscovered treasures by Neapolitan opera composer Leonardo Vinci. Fagioli – the first countertenor to sign an exclusive recording deal with Deutsche Grammophon – teams up once again with the thrilling Il Pomo d’Oro orchestra. Veni, Vidi, Vinci features a dozen da capo arias, including seven world premiere recordings, with arias … [Read more...] about Countertenor Franco Fagioli’s new CD of Baroque music to be released in May

The mystery of Teresa Berganza’s true age

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Wikipedia states, Teresa Berganza, born on 16 March 1935, is a Spanish mezzo-soprano. So how many fans were surprised to hear the announcement of a gala last Friday in Madrid to honour her 80th birthday. At the gala's end, Berganza came on stage to make a well-articulated and passionate speech about art, teaching and Spanish music, and she also took a minute to explain the … [Read more...] about The mystery of Teresa Berganza’s true age

Ildebrando d’Arcangelo – “Mozart is my god”

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Tomorrow the new CD by Ildebrando d'Arcangelo is in the shops, or in a couple of weeks' time is you're in the US. Called simply Mozart, it gives the Italian baritone scope to present the repertoire he's most at home with, and with which he's won some of his greatest acclaim. Mozart is my god. He is the composer who inspired in me the passion for music and my career.” Right … [Read more...] about Ildebrando d’Arcangelo – “Mozart is my god”

Time for a serious musical quiz

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What do these three musicians (apart from being musicians) have in common? They're all men? - well of course, but it's not that easy. They're all singers? - nope, Miloš on the left is a guitar player. They've all got dark hair? - well yes, but be more serious. They all pluck their eyebrows? - maybe, but what would I know about that! Think... Sorry, I give up. - Ok I'll … [Read more...] about Time for a serious musical quiz

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