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Back to SearchEpisode 345. A Lenten Litany of Bach Contraltos
Over the course of the past year, I have done a number of episodes on contraltos singing a wide range of material. Toward the end of last year, I did…
1 year, 5 months ago
Episode 344. Mady Mesplé Revisited
This past March 7 would have been the 94th birthday of the great French coloratura soprano Mady Mesplé. This episode begins a new series of episodes …
1 year, 5 months ago
Episode 343. Over-the-Top Sopranos, French Edition
As a follow-up to my Mezzos on the Verge series, which seemed to resonate with so many of you, today I present the first in a new ongoing series, Ove…
1 year, 6 months ago
Episode 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…
1 year, 6 months ago
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…
1 year, 6 months ago
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…
1 year, 6 months ago
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…
1 year, 6 months ago
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…
1 year, 6 months ago
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, 6 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…
1 year, 6 months ago