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