Luciano Pavarotti died ten years ago today, on 6 September 2007.Teatro alla Scala continually welcomed the great tenor to its stage for almost three decades, from 1965 until 1992. At the Milanese opera house he sang under the baton of Abbado, Prêtre, Kleiber, Patané, Gavazzeni, Karajan, Maazel and Muti. Pavarotti worked extensively with La Scala's current Musical … [Read more...] about Luciano Pavarotti, 10 years after his death, celebrated in exclusive photos from the La Scala archives
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Frank Lopardo answers the Gramilano Questionnaire… Singers’ Edition
When did you start singing? I have been singing singing since I was small boy. However, my first official voice lesson was in September of 1977. The teacher's name is Dr Robert White Jr. I have studied with him for 38 years.Why did you start singing? It was pointed out to me that I had something valid and that I should pursue it seriously.Which singer inspired you … [Read more...] about Frank Lopardo answers the Gramilano Questionnaire… Singers’ Edition
Rosalind Plowright answers the Gramilano Questionnaire… Singers’ Edition
Q&AWhen did you start singing? Age 12. I had always sung before but only found my true voice at this age. My father was a bass player and had been playing in the orchestra for a performance of The Mikado. Whilst travelling back home I imitated the voice of Katisha and out came this big plummy rich sound... My father nearly drove off the road!Why did you start … [Read more...] about Rosalind Plowright answers the Gramilano Questionnaire… Singers’ Edition
Takemitsu Requiem
Toru Takemitsu's hauntingly beautiful Requiem takes on a new poignancy.http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6lgk8MdM_jwFrom Wikipedia:Toru Takemitsu (1930 – 1996) was a Japanese composer and writer on aesthetics andmusic theory. Largely self-taught, Takemitsu possessed consummate skill in the subtle manipulation of instrumental and orchestral timbre. He drew from a wide … [Read more...] about Takemitsu Requiem