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Back to SearchEpisode 342. Norman Bailey Revisited
The British bass-baritone Norman Bailey (23 March 1933 – 15 September 2021) was one of the premier Wagner singers of his generation, appearing in his…
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Episode 341. Robert Massard Revisited
A year and a half ago, I posted an episode on Robert Massard, the finest French baritone of his era, and one of the finest French baritones of all ti…
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Episode 340. Roberta Alexander: Dutch Treat
Nothing brings me greater joy than when a deep exploration into the artistry of a favorite singer yields even more delights than I could have possibl…
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Episode 339. Todd Duncan
Today I present the male lead creator of Gershwin’s towering masterpiece, Porgy and Bess, the magnificent Todd Duncan (12 February 1903 – 28 February…
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Episode 338. Ameling and Friends Sing Bach
As a belated 92nd birthday tribute to our beloved Elly Ameling, I offer another episode of the Elly and Johann Show which features her in the music o…
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Episode 337. Anne Wiggins Brown
Today on Countermelody the first of two (for now) episodes celebrating the creators of George Gershwin’s legendary (and controversial) opera Porgy an…
1 year, 4 months ago
Scotto Sings Rossini
Season 6 Episode 336
Today would have been the 91st birthday of our beloved Renata Scotto. On an episode last year celebrating the 100th birthday of Maria Callas, I remar…
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Episode 335. Felicia Weathers, Schlagersängerin
This week a light-hearted (and therefore much-needed!) tribute to the marvelous Felicia Weathers, who, in the midst of her burgeoning operatic career…
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Gloria Davy Revisited
Season 6 Episode 334
I’ve been wanting to revisit the legacy of the great African American soprano Gloria Davy (born in Brooklyn on 29 March 1931 and died in Genève on 28…
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Leontyne Price Sings Richard Strauss Lieder
Season 6 Episode 333
On February 10th, our beloved diva Leontyne Price celebrated her 98th birthday. Of course she is recognized for her performances of the operas of Ver…
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