
In the world of opera, it is rather interesting that the most dynamic tenor-baritone duo in history celebrates birthdays about a week apart. Last

Life is tacky. Deal with it!
In the world of opera, it is rather interesting that the most dynamic tenor-baritone duo in history celebrates birthdays about a week apart. Last
Tosca is an opera in three acts by Giacomo Puccini to an Italian libretto by Luigi Illica and Giuseppe Giacosa. It premiered at the
A birthday recital from the greatest voice this nation has ever produced, and the greatest baritone in the history of opera.
Sherrill Milnes has a birthday on Wednesday. I will be honoring him, all day, on Twitter, every hour on the hour for the entire
Today is my birthday. I’ve decided to have a recital of my favorites. One of the fun things about opera is the possibility of
My obsessive love affair with opera began on the afternoon of May 6, 1978 when Sherrill Milnes walked onto the stage in Atlanta, where
I think I angered someone on Facebook when I did not react as I should to a photo of an obviously stoned Janis Joplin.
Funny thing, I think I’ve seen Placido Domingo at the Met, more than any other tenor. I do think he is one of the
This is the key to my heart. I love this piece of music. On Saturday, May 6, 1978 in Atlanta, with the Metropolitan Opera
One of the beautiful things about opera is the fact that American singers have a tendency to belt out some incredible songs about this
Everyone who knows me knows that I have a fairly strict baritones only, philosophy in life. Once in awhile a tenor might be needed
Richard Wagner’s birthday was May 22. Even though Verdi is my favorite, I think Tannhauser might be my favorite opera, especially the Met’s legendary
In time for the Royal Wedding, there are weddings in opera. Very few have happy endings, obviously. There are many marriages in opera. Instead
Today is Mother’s Day. My mother’s very favorite aria was Su può, si può. This is for her. My first exposure to live opera
Wyatt Earp was born 170 years old ago tomorrow. And, yes there is an opera for that – La Fanciulla del West. And, of
Yesterday was the first time I’ve been able to listen to opera, or the Met since our great loss. It was very difficult, and
Read MoreI’m still hurting. The only way I know to handle it is by dealing with the greatest of them all.
Read MoreEric Leinsdof Sherrill Milnes Placido Domingo Jane Marsh Josephine Veasey This is considered one of the finest recordings of Beethoven’s classic yet created. I
Read MoreMusic to celebrate our country, on our unique holiday week. All voices and composers are American.
Read MoreThis week saw the celebration of opera as a genera, an art form, and way of life. There are those who consider it the
Read MoreYou may have noticed I’ve been on autopilot the past week or so. There are reasons. Things were so iffy last night I was
Read MoreFortunately, there is an opera for everything, including the Wild West. La fanciulla del West, by Giacomo Puccini, directly followed his masterpiece, Madama Butterfly.
Read MoreOctober is a big month for operatic birthdays, with three big ones all within a few days of one another. Giuseppe Fortunino Francesco Verdi
Read MoreTomorrow is the day we’ve been waiting for since early May. In just a few hours the amazing chandeliers will begin their journey upward,
Read MoreJust deal with it. Let’s be honest – this is the greatest version of them all. Milnes is Magnificent! With Milnes, you root for
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