Enzo Dara, who would have been 79 in October, has died in Mantua, his home town.The exemplary Italian basso buffo died at 6pm yesterday afternoon in the town where he was born on 13 October 1938.He was known for his great stage personality, his mastery of comic acting and timing, and extraordinary dexterity in his coloratura, throwing off each run which nonchalance, yet … [Read more...] about The great basso buffo, Enzo Dara, dies at 78
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Great musicologist Philip Gossett remembered by his colleagues and friends
Philip Gossett called himself “a fan, a musician and a scholar,” in that order.The great music scholar, who died yesterday in Chicago at the age of 75, saw himself first and foremost as a fan. It was his love and passion for opera, especially Italian opera of the 19th century, which led him to communicate the fruits of his study so effectively not only to conductors and … [Read more...] about Great musicologist Philip Gossett remembered by his colleagues and friends
Teatro Comunale di Bologna pulls its orchestra and chorus from Rossini Opera Festival
Rossini Opera FestivalThe Rossini Opera Festival and the Teatro Comunale di Bologna have announced their separation after 30 years.Starting with a Petite Messe Solennelle in 1987, Bologna has provided the orchestra and chorus for the main productions each year, resulting in almost 50 video and audio recordings of some of the most important Rossini productions over the … [Read more...] about Teatro Comunale di Bologna pulls its orchestra and chorus from Rossini Opera Festival
Nicola Alaimo answers the Gramilano Questionnaire… Singers’ Edition
Q&A in italianoWhen did you start singing? I started singing when I was very young, but seriously in 1996, together with literature and music. I was a 17-year-old full of hopes and dreams that were securely locked away in my heart. Dreams that were not just centred on singing, obviously, and now, at 37, I can say that I’ve fulfilled many of those dreams, even … [Read more...] about Nicola Alaimo answers the Gramilano Questionnaire… Singers’ Edition
Chris Merritt’s brave plea for help
Chris Merritt has written a heartfelt plea for financial aid on gofundme.com - he is asking fans and friends to help kick-start his career. Dear Ones, near and far.....I am turning to this entrepreneurial undertaking as a way to finance my career back into functionality.Due to very unfortunate managerial problems, my career has experienced a terrible downslide to the point … [Read more...] about Chris Merritt’s brave plea for help