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Marianne Crebassa and Fazil Say’s extraordinary recital at La Scala

2 February 2019 by Gramilano 1 Comment

Marianne Crebassa and Fazil Say at La Scala, photo by Brescia e Amisano, Teatro alla Scala 2019 3

Mezzosoprano Marianne Crebassa and pianist Fazil Say gave one of the most unusual and bewitching recitals I have ever seen at La Scala. The programme was based on their CD Secrets, which won … [Read more...] about Marianne Crebassa and Fazil Say’s extraordinary recital at La Scala

Frederica von Stade answers the Gramilano Questionnaire… Singers’ Edition

17 September 2015 by Gramilano 1 Comment

Q&A When did you start singing? Maybe at 5. Why did you start singing? I always loved to sing anywhere, anytime. Which singer inspired you most when you were young? Gwen Verdon, … [Read more...] about Frederica von Stade answers the Gramilano Questionnaire… Singers’ Edition

Jennifer Larmore answers the Gramilano Questionnaire… Singers’ Edition

23 April 2015 by Gramilano 1 Comment

Q&A When did you start singing? I always sang. My mother told me that I sang even before I talked. I also cannot remember a time when I didn’t sing. Why did you start singing? It has been … [Read more...] about Jennifer Larmore answers the Gramilano Questionnaire… Singers’ Edition

Frederica von Stade’s bottled sunshine

27 November 2011 by Gramilano Leave a Comment

Frederica von Stade's long-time accompanist, Martin Katz, sums up the mezzo's essence which has made her such a loved figure: She has an intense belief that people are good, and that all comes into … [Read more...] about Frederica von Stade’s bottled sunshine

Frederica von Stade: I will always, always, always love the Met more than any place

10 October 2011 by Gramilano Leave a Comment

On Friday Frederica von Stade will give the concert which opens the season of the New Jersey Symphony Orchestra. She spoke with New Jersey On-Line. Here are her words: On her career "I just can't … [Read more...] about Frederica von Stade: I will always, always, always love the Met more than any place

“Jackie – Celebrating Marilyn Horne” – Metropolitan Opera Luncheon 2011

25 August 2011 by Gramilano Leave a Comment

The Metropolitan Opera Guild pays tribute to Marilyn Horne, on Monday, October 31. Stars and fans of opera will come together in the Grand Ballroom of the Waldorf-Astoria for the Guild's 77th Annual … [Read more...] about “Jackie – Celebrating Marilyn Horne” – Metropolitan Opera Luncheon 2011

Federica von Stade says goodbye to the opera stage: You can’t compete with kids who are 25 years younger. There comes a time when you feel like you’re dressed up in your daughter’s prom gown

21 February 2011 by Gramilano 1 Comment

On 6 February in Houston Federica von Stade gave her last operatic performance. She sang the role of Mrs. De Rocher, the murderer's mother, in Jake Heggie's 'Dead Man Walking', a role was written for … [Read more...] about Federica von Stade says goodbye to the opera stage: You can’t compete with kids who are 25 years younger. There comes a time when you feel like you’re dressed up in your daughter’s prom gown

Bartoli’s Sacrificium and Muti’s Verdi Requiem recordings win Grammy Awards

14 February 2011 by Gramilano Leave a Comment

Right down there at the bottom of the barrel are the classical nominations - after rap, blues, latin, heavy metal, R&B, country, jazz, pop and every other form of popular music imaginable there … [Read more...] about Bartoli’s Sacrificium and Muti’s Verdi Requiem recordings win Grammy Awards

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GRAHAM SPICER

Writer, director and photographer in Milan, blogging (under the name ‘Gramilano’) about dance, opera, music and photography for people who are a bit like me and like some of the things I like. I was a regular columnist for Opera Now magazine and wrote for the BBC until transferring to Italy. My scribblings have appeared in various publications from Woman’s Weekly to Gay Times. I write the ‘Danza in Italia’ column for Dancing Times magazine.

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