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The mystery of Teresa Berganza’s true age

24 June 2013 by Gramilano 1 Comment

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 … [Read more...] about The mystery of Teresa Berganza’s true age

Cecilia Bartoli on discovering a new composer, vocal styles, and bella Italia

19 September 2012 by Gramilano Leave a Comment

Cecilia Bartoli's new album will be on the shelves in a couple of weeks' time. If Mission is successful it should put early Baroque composer Agostino Steffani (1655-1728) back on the musical map. He … [Read more...] about Cecilia Bartoli on discovering a new composer, vocal styles, and bella Italia

Vivica Genaux: a bit like dancing on pointe: bizarre and unnatural, but compelling when done well

1 November 2011 by Gramilano Leave a Comment

Coloratura singing, as a wise observer remarked, is a bit like dancing on pointe: bizarre and unnatural, but powerfully compelling when done well. Vivica Genaux does it very well indeed. The … [Read more...] about Vivica Genaux: a bit like dancing on pointe: bizarre and unnatural, but compelling when done well

Daniela Barcellona sings Scarlatti

19 May 2011 by Gramilano Leave a Comment

The beautiful and technically demanding arias by Scarlatti constitute, surprisingly, the first recital disc by Italian mezzo Daniela Barcellona. If the record companies don't offer you a contract when … [Read more...] about Daniela Barcellona sings Scarlatti

Joyce DiDonato’s new CD “Diva, Divo” celebrates the vast and fabulous world of the mezzo-soprano

12 February 2011 by Gramilano Leave a Comment

As the blurb succinctly puts it, "This new collection showcases DiDonato’s multi-faceted art – and the wealth of opportunities open to a mezzo-soprano – by presenting her as different characters, both … [Read more...] about Joyce DiDonato’s new CD “Diva, Divo” celebrates the vast and fabulous world of the mezzo-soprano

Cecilia Bartoli’s “Handel and his Rivals” at the Barbican

9 December 2010 by Gramilano Leave a Comment

Like all great singers Cecilia Bartoli seems to be a singer some "get", but certainly not everybody. After last night's Handel concert in the Barbican two reviews are in; Ismene Brown for The Arts … [Read more...] about Cecilia Bartoli’s “Handel and his Rivals” at the Barbican

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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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