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Back to SearchEpisode 292. Ian Partridge Revisited
David and I leave tomorrow on a short jaunt to London, my first visit there in absolute ages. As a result, I have had my favorite British singers ver…
1 year, 9 months ago
Episode 291. A Bevy of Bachian Contraltos
This week I pull out all the Baroque stops (appropriately enough), to present you with an episode chock full of contraltos, all singing the music of …
1 year, 9 months ago
Episode 290. Ileana Cotrubaș Revisited
More than four years ago, I published my very first bonus episode on Patreon, which I offer here in a fancy new setting and with a wonderful new coda…
1 year, 9 months ago
Episode 289. Meet Vera Little
On Monday June 3, 2024, a new memorial plaque commemorating African American mezzo-soprano Vera Little (10 December 1928 – 24 October 2012) was unvei…
1 year, 9 months ago
Episode 288. Teresa Żylis-Gara Revisited
Today I revisit the life, career, and sumptuous voice of the great Polish soprano Teresa Żylis-Gara, who died three years ago on 28 August 2021 at th…
1 year, 10 months ago
Meet Hugo Hasslo
Season 5 Episode 287
Unless by some miracle you know him already, the Swedish baritone Hugo Hasslo (1911 – 1994), is almost certainly the greatest baritone you never hear…
1 year, 10 months ago
Episode 286. Julia Varady Revisited
This week, the sublime Julia Varady celebrated her 83rd birthday, and here at Countermelody that is an occasion well worth commemorating and celebrat…
1 year, 10 months ago
Episode 285. Edda Moser Reappraised
Lately I have been doing a series of episodes on artists that in my opinion deserve a reassessment, a second glance, if you will. Edda Moser is almos…
1 year, 10 months ago
Episode 284. Claudia Muzio Revisited
Claudia Muzio was known as “the Duse of Song,” a title that might be lost somewhat in time, since it refers to the great stage actress Eleanora Duse,…
1 year, 10 months ago
Episode 283. Betty Allen
Betty Allen has been featured on countless omnibus Countermelody episodes, but it’s time for her to get her own episode! Born in Ohio on 17 March, 19…
1 year, 10 months ago