Mirella Freni, who would have been 85 on 27 February, has died at her home in Modena in the Emilia-Romagna region of northern Italy. She had been fighting an illness for a long while and died … [Read more...] about Mirella Freni dies at 84
Teresa Berganza
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 … [Read more...] about Great musicologist Philip Gossett remembered by his colleagues and friends
Giovanna d’Arco – the background of La Scala’s latest production
On 7 December 2015, La Scala’s 2015-2016 Season opens with Giuseppe Verdi’s Giovanna d’Arco, which had its premiere at La Scala on 15 February 1845, but hasn’t been staged at the Milanese theatre … [Read more...] about Giovanna d’Arco – the background of La Scala’s latest production
Talents young and old(er) for La Scala’s Barber of Seville
Lilly Jorstad. Note the name. You’ll be hearing it more and more over the next few years. Lilly Jorstad is Rosina in La Scala’s Il barbiere di Siviglia yet she is just halfway through her course at La … [Read more...] about Talents young and old(er) for La Scala’s Barber of Seville
Jennifer Larmore answers the Gramilano Questionnaire… Singers’ Edition
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
Happy 80th Birthday Mirella Freni… from La Scala – in photos and video
Mirella Freni is eighty, and to celebrate her birthday La Scala threw open its doors to her fans and opera lovers to see the great soprano once again on the stage that was hers for so many years. A … [Read more...] about Happy 80th Birthday Mirella Freni… from La Scala – in photos and video
Cecilia Bartoli: the generous mezzo makes the front page
Cecilia Bartoli, basking in the glory of her successful series of Normas in Salzburg, yesterday become the cover girl of the French newspaper Libération. The centre-left paper, founded by Jean-Paul … [Read more...] about Cecilia Bartoli: the generous mezzo makes the front page
Teresa Berganza’s 80th birthday Gala: This is the happiest day of my life!
Teresa Berganza is 80. While that fact may have surprised many (see article) it was certainly an occasion to celebrate, and a Royal Gala in the mezzo's home city was just the thing! The concert at … [Read more...] about Teresa Berganza’s 80th birthday Gala: This is the happiest day of my life!
The mystery of Teresa Berganza’s true age
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
Teresa Berganza’s 80th birthday bash
Tomorrow evening, 21 June 2013, the Teatro Real in Madrid celebrates the 80th birthday of local girl Teresa Berganza. Certainly, the encyclopedias say that she was born in 1935, but she can hardly … [Read more...] about Teresa Berganza’s 80th birthday bash
Joyce DiDonato’s recital interrupted by a call from Rossini
Joyce DiDonato well and truly conquered La Scala's audience during her recital last night. She was greeted by an ovation that took her aback - the sort of applause reserved for a Marilyn Horne or … [Read more...] about Joyce DiDonato’s recital interrupted by a call from Rossini
Welsh soprano Dame Margaret Price has died aged 69
Dame Margaret Price, possessor of one of the world's most beautiful soprano voices, has died from heart failure at the age of 69. She passed away yesterday morning at her home near Cardigan, … [Read more...] about Welsh soprano Dame Margaret Price has died aged 69
